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These groupings represent phases of life people pass through that
are related to age, personal development and primary life activity and/or experience. |
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Before Formal Schooling (0-4): The years from birth to the start
of Kindergarten. |
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Required Formal Schooling (5-17): The traditional years formal
education, generally this means through high school graduation. |
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College Years, Career Starts (18-24): The years of transition
from adolescence to adult. Some are in college or trade schools, others go directly into
the work force. |
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Singles and Young Families (25-34): Young adults beginning to
establish themselves in families and/or careers. |
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Families, Empty Nesters (35-54): Established families and those
transitioning out of the child-rearing years. |
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Enrichment Years Singles/Couples (55-64): Persons who have
raised their children. |
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Retirement Opportunities (65+): Persons embarking upon their
years of retirement. |
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