Why are Step-Families Different?
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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- Step-families are more complex. There are many more family
relationships in step-families. There are likely to be grandparents,
uncles, cousins, siblings and a parent living outside the family with
no links with other members of the step-family. - Emotional
upheavals. Family members may have experienced distress from the
breakup of the previous marriage or relationship. Some may still be
grieving for the family they have lost. - Huge changes. All
members of the step-family, including those living outside the family,
must cope with the change and make a number of adjustments. - More parents. There are more parent figures in a step-family and the parenting may be shared by someone outside the family.
- Different
likes and dislikes. There is no common history and different family
members may have different ideas about how things are done.
Whether the previous relationship ended through death, separation or
divorce, all members need to adjust to your new relationship.
http://www.relationships.com.au/advice/step_families.asp
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