Dan and maureen are married and have 2 children, ages 7 and 12. Dan coaches Litle League, and Maureen drives the kids to soccer practice. Dan works as a middle manager in a high-tech firm, and maureen is a successful architect. They own their own house, 2 cars, and a boat. By the setting of the social clock setting in the united states, a safe bet is that Dan and Maureen are in their:
a) early adult years
b) middle adult years
c) late adult years
d) either b or c could be correct
i was thinking D but i'm not sure
ya i think d. too.
late adult years one has grandchildren, and sometimes great grandchildren. IT is most unusual to have preteens in the house.
How does your text define these terms?
This couple is probably between 35 and 50.
What I've typed is exactly how it's written
Go back and check your text to see how these age groups are defined.
I would agree with B, unless they married later in life. Without knowing when they got married to have their children, D is probably the best answer.
I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.
To determine the appropriate answer, you can analyze the information given about Dan and Maureen's current life stage and the concept of the social clock in the United States.
The social clock refers to the cultural expectations and norms that dictate the timing of life events, such as starting a career, getting married, having children, and retiring. These expectations can vary based on societal and cultural factors.
Based on the information provided, Dan and Maureen have already passed certain milestones and achieved several markers of adulthood: they are married, have children, own a house, cars, and a boat. Additionally, they have established careers as a middle manager and an architect.
Given these factors, it is safe to say that Dan and Maureen are past their early adult years, where individuals typically establish themselves in their careers and start families. However, they have not reached retirement age, as they are still actively engaged in work and family responsibilities.
Therefore, the best answer would be option d) either b or c could be correct. Dan and Maureen are more likely in their middle adult years but could also be in their late adult years, depending on the specific ages and milestones associated with each life stage.