Midlife Families Have Experienced Considerable Change with Regard to the Presence

Multiple Choice

Midlife families have experienced considerable change with regard to the presence of adult children in the home. By the middle of the 20^th century, the empty nest phase of life was

A) not a reality for many couples
B) non-existent, as many couples did not have children
C) non-existent, as adult children never left home
D) an institutionalized life stage for most midlife couples
E) being phased out, with adult child-midlife parent(s) co-residency decreasing