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Family Stages / Goals Birth Order. Stage Main Goal. Couple without children Family with children (Newborn – Preschool) Family with school age Family with adolescence. Develop trust Develop independence & self direction Develop initiative & steady effort
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Stage Main Goal • Couple without children • Family with children (Newborn – Preschool) • Family with school age • Family with adolescence • Develop trust • Develop independence & self direction • Develop initiative & steady effort • Guidance / Assist with identity
Stage Main Goal 5. Family with young adult (soon leaving) 6. Couple without children (moving towards grandchildren) 7. Aging couple (widows / widowers & grandparent) • Maintain relationship with children • Share interests; take pride in accomplishments • Maintain satisfaction with life
Birth Order • Describe the first born. • What is your perception of the “baby” of the family? • How does an only child act?
First Born • 50% of US Presidents are 1st born • Famous 1st born – Truman, Carter, W. Bush, Bill Cosby, Oprah Winfrey • Traits • Goal setting • High achievement • Responsible • Rule follower • Attention to detail • Perfectionism
Second Born • 1st born is a “pacemaker” • Famous 2nd born – David Letterman, Donald Trump • Traits • Competitive • Feelings of inadequate • May rebel • Attempt to “out do” siblings
Third Born • “Sandwiched in” / May get lost in the crowd • Considered the “iffy” child (unpredictable) • Famous “middle child” – George Washington, Richard Nixon, Jay Leno, Britney Spears • Traits • Flexible • Peacemaker • Social • Independent thinker (may rebel)
Last Born • The “baby” of the family • Often “on their own” with siblings • Famous “babies” – Katie Couric, Billy Crystal, Bob Hope, Jim Carey, Harriet Tubman • Traits • Risk takers • Outgoing • Sense of humor / Affectionate • Question authority • Attention seeking • Down to earth