Question

Ken and Kira recently married and do not currently have any children. They both work and are conscientiously saving their money so that they can go on a cruise next summer. Ken and Kira are best described as being at the ________ stage of the traditional family life cycle.

Answer 1

Answer: honeymooner

Step-by-step explanation:

Honeymooners are the couples that have recently married or appreciable time has past their marriage but do not have children. Such couples save and spend a lot of money for a couple trip or honeymoon. Such couples are either restricting pregnancy to enjoy or plan honeymoon to conceive a child as they get some personal space away from the family.

The given situation is indicative of the fact that Ken and Kira are honeymooners as they are saving money to go on a cruise they are planning.

Answer 2

- Honeymooner.

Step-by-step explanation:

As per the given description, Ken and Kira would best be characterized as being at the 'honeymooner' stage of the conventional family cycle as both the partners are passionate for each other and displaying idealized characteristics of love and ecstasy. Both the partners are celebrating the compatibilities of one another and willing to explore more about their feelings (which is reflected through their 'conscientious working to save money for their cruise visit next summer').