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Parenting > Single Parent > Stepparent Stepparent Relationship With Step Children It is estimated that fifty percent of divorced parents with children in the developing world will remarry; another high percentage will move in with a partner. Second marriages fail at a higher rate than first marriages. It is predicted that more than half of step relations will break up.
When you marry, you acquire a package: some good, some bad, some wonderful, some horrible. In a second marriage with children, it gets even more complicated if your children and significant other can’t get along. Sometimes it depends on the age, usually the younger the child is when you enter their live the easier to make the connection.
The situation gets even more complicated, especially if you are adding a child or two yourself, thus making a his-and-hers- blended family. Also relationship with former spouse can affect the development of the relationship as well.
Are you about to become a stepparent?
If there’s a blended family in your future, take time now with your spouse-to-be to establish some ground rules on how your new family dynamic will work. Agree in advance on issues of parenting style, house rules, discipline and family finances. Talk about schoolwork, chores and bedtimes. And plan some fun bonding experiences for you and your stepchildren. Be flexible and allow everyone time to adjust to their new role. The more you can agree upon in advance, the more secure you – and the kids – will feel when it’s time to bring everyone together under one roof. Remember your family first,
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