Family Life Cycle

The youngest child is born

The youngest child is 2.5 years old

The oldest child is 2.5 years old

The family decides they do not want any more children

the child starts elementary school

the family has another baby

the parents divorce

the mom finds a job

child is leaving the home for the majority of the day

parents must find a balance in time and schedule

children are graduating from high school

the parents are planning their retirement

the first child moves out on their own

the last child is in high school

the last child moves back in the parents' home

all of the children have left the home

one of the parents pass away

the parents retire

the children grow up and move out

the parents are elderly and sometimes require care from their children

the cycle is complete when both parents pass away.