Doreen Is a Single, Divorced Mother of a Five-Year-Old Boy

question 82

Multiple Choice

Doreen is a single, divorced mother of a five-year-old boy. Will remarrying be good for her son?

• A)No, as he will more likely feel rejected by his mother
• B)No, as step-fathers are typically a burden for the boy
• C)Yes, if the step-father is warm and involved
• D)Yes, no matter what the step-father is like

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