Memory NURS 125 - FamilyVersión en línea Reference: Polan, E. & Taylor, D. (2019). The family. (6th ed.) Journey across the lifespan (pp 40-53). Philadelphia, PA.: F.A. Davis. por KRISTIN AC This type of family may be sharing resources and roles. Nuclear Only child Youngest child Extended family Second child This family is made of a husband, a wife, and their children. Cohabitative family The child has a need to compete with the first child, always wanting to be as good as or better than the older sibling. Oldest child When grown children leave the home and start out on their own, this can cause parents to then shift their focus from caring for the children to caring for each other once again. Known as what? This child has the parent's undivided attention for a period, creating a sense of omnipotence, or unlimited power or authority. This type of family is where a man and woman choose to live together without the legal bonds of matrimony. This child may gain attention and importance from this position, which can influence their development. This child has only adults for company and role models. "Empty Nest Syndrome"