This project is your opportunity to examine the life cycle of your own family. Remember that the family life cycle is generally divided into the following stages: Stage 1: Independence Stage 2: Marriage Stage 3: Parenting Stage 4: Launching Stage 5: Aging OBJECTIVES Examine the stages of your own family's life cycle. Directions To refresh your memory, view the diagram of the family life cycle below. Then you will identify the aspects and qualities of your own family's life cycle stages that are currently in progress.