As a step and biological Mom, and the author of a book on stepfamilies which included not only my own experience but research with stepfamily authorities and other stepfamilies, I am aware, all to often, of the high rate of divorce among these families.??
One reason is that there are no understood guidelines for these families. Society tends to apply the rules of first marriages, while ignoring the complexities of stepfamilies.
A little clarification: In
Scott TrickJune 11, 2014
Great article Mr. Decker!
My step kids call me by my first name. I live it and they like it.
Here is an article i just wrote about my first year as a step parent:
https://www.brokenfamilysolutions.com/2014/06/03/step-parenting-difficulties-first-year/
Have a great day!
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Gloria LintermansJune 12, 2014
As a step and biological Mom, and the author of a book on stepfamilies which included not only my own experience but research with stepfamily authorities and other stepfamilies, I am aware, all to often, of the high rate of divorce among these families.?? One reason is that there are no understood guidelines for these families. Society tends to apply the rules of first marriages, while ignoring the complexities of stepfamilies. A little clarification: In
Scott TrickJune 11, 2014
Great article Mr. Decker! My step kids call me by my first name. I live it and they like it. Here is an article i just wrote about my first year as a step parent: https://www.brokenfamilysolutions.com/2014/06/03/step-parenting-difficulties-first-year/ Have a great day!
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