However, since the passing of his wife Paul is sullen and withdrawn. His health has been declining; he refuses to take care of himself, does not eat or sleep well, and refuses to leave the house....

However, since the passing of his wife Paul is sullen and withdrawn. His health has been declining; he refuses to take care of himself, does not eat or sleep well, and refuses to leave the house. Paul’s oldest daughter is daughter has been assisting with his daily activities. She has decided that it would be best for her father to come and live with her, her husband, and their two kids. Paul is outraged at the thought of leaving the home that he and his wife built together and does not want to do.

What stage of the Family Life Cycle is Paul in, and what skills/tasks are expected of a person in this stage of family development? Provide examples from the case study of evidence that he was meeting the skills/tasks of this stage in the family life cycle.