Why are Step-Families Different?

Step-families are in some ways like first-time-round families. They
are also, in many other ways, vastly different. Most people who become
a part of a step-family are unprepared for the differences. These
differences can include:
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The
contrast between a misguided and an effective approach to stepparenting
provides
a key to success in the stepfamily. Clearly, the effective stepparent
works with
accurate information and chooses specific behaviours to build toward
positive
relationships.

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About 10 percent of children are living in stepfamilies, and the number
is growing. Due primarily to the high rate of divorce and remarriage,
children often find themselves sharing a household with a new
stepparent and his or her children.