Which family life cycle stage corresponds to a full nest with the youngest child six years or older?

• A. Empty nest stage one
• B. Solitary survivor in labor force
• C. Full nest stage two
• D. Full nest stage one

Answer: (C)

In this family life cycle framework, a “full nest” means two or more children are living at home. The stages are distinguished by the youngest child’s age. When the youngest child is under six, the family is in the first full-nest stage; when the youngest is six or older, the family moves into the second full-nest stage. School-age children bring new routines—school schedules, homework, activities, and a shift in parenting tasks—yet the children are still living at home. That’s why a full nest with the youngest child six years or older fits the second full-nest stage. The other options describe different life-cycle phases (empty nest with no children at home, a single parent in the workforce, or full nest stage one with even younger children).