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1
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Describe the structure of blended families.

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Consists of two parents from previous relationships or marriages and their children

2
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Why are blended families increasingly popular?

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Due to the greater numbers of separations

3
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Describe the size of most blended families.

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Large in size as the family increases when two families come together which combines both sets of children as well as extended families

4
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Between which members can conflict occur?

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Conflict can occur between stepsiblings or between step-parents and stepchildren

5
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Why can conflict occur between stepsiblings?

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If they do not bond or get along

6
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What con occur if stepsiblings do not bond or get along?

A

Conflict

7
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Why can conflict occur between a step-parent and stepchildren?

A

Due to a change in family rules or discipline structure

8
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What may happen to the children’s relationship with the absent biological parent?

A

They relationship may become difficult i.e. they may see them less or have less contact with them

9
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Describe the financial situation in most blended families.

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Financial strain may be experienced in blended families

10
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Why may financial stain be experiences in blended families?

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As two families need to be supported

11
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Write a note on blended families.

5

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Increasingly common - separation - divorce

Large in size - children + extended families from both families combined

Conflict between stepsiblings and between step-parents and stepchildren

Difficult relationship with absent biological parent

Financial strain