Chapter 2 Answers

Chapter 2 Questions pg: 68
Please complete #’s: 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11

4. Describe how the atmosphere in familes can differ.
• The pace may be relaxed and organized or fast and furious. The attitude may be casual and friendly or formal and distant. The atmospheres differ because all families are different.
5. Distinguish between the autocratic and democratic styles of family management.
• Autocratic:one person makes most of the decisions.
• Democratic: the decision making is done by more than person.
6. Explain why too much dependence can be a problem in a family.
• Dependence feels confining and limits
7. Identify the stages of the family life cycle.
• Beginning; parental; middle-age; retirement
9. How does the family focus change from the expanding years to the developmental years? What causes this change?
• The focus changes from the home and family life to activities outside the home. This occurs as the children grow older, attend school, and become more involved in the outside community.
10. Identify three ways in which the middle age stage can be one of questioning for a couple.
• The empty nest can leave parents without a purpose; a career that has already peaked may feel less challenging; the couple may question their own relationship if it has been neglected.
11. Identify three ways in which people can prepare an enjoyable retirement.
• Plan financially for retirement; develop interests outside their jobs; take good care of their health.