Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Successful Stepfamilies

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of successful stepfamilies?

• A)They try to protect the children from feeling sad or depressed.
• B)They set realistic expectations and don't try to replicate the biological family.
• C)The stepfather quickly assumes an active parenting role.
• D)They have a set of rules at each biological parent's house instead of trying to come up with a one-size-fits-all set of rules.

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Definitions:

Family

A socially recognized group, typically bound by blood, marriage, or adoption, that forms an emotional connection and an economic unit of society.

Assuming Responsibility

The act of taking ownership for one’s actions or decisions, acknowledging the impact on oneself and others.

Self-Control

The ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses.

Physical Health

A state of well-being in which the body is fit and functioning properly, encompassing both physical fitness and absence of disease.