The life cycle is a key component in understanding the individual and what impacts that individual as a result of being in the cycle of his or her life.

Write a 700- to 950-word paper exploring the impact of the life cycle. Include the following information:

Describe three of the major concepts in the family or individual life cycle:

Include how self-determination impacts an individual’s ability to successfully negotiate challenges in each life cycle.

Include how autonomy impacts an individual’s ability to successfully negotiate challenges in each life cycle.

Explore how policies and legislation could impact the family or individual during each life cycle.