Emma left home to attend college and lived on her own until she got married.As her own children grew up and left home,Emma's parenting responsibilities declined.She eventually retired and her husband died.This series of phases that Emma has experienced is referred to as the __________.

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The family life cycle refers to the series of phases that a person or a family goes through over time, including birth, childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, midlife, and old age. Each phase is characterized by different roles, responsibilities, and challenges. Emma's experience of leaving home, attending college, getting married, raising children, and retiring is an example of the family life cycle. The other options, such as the dual-loss model, social clock, and cultural structure, do not accurately describe Emma's experiences.

Emma Left Home to Attend College and Lived on Her