Which of the Following Is True with Respect to Stepfamilies

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with respect to stepfamilies?

• A)Children in stepfamilies do nearly as well as children in biological two-parent families.
• B)Remarriage and stepfamilies are usually seen as positive events by children.
• C)Stepfamilies have been called a "normless norm" because they are very common, yet the expectations, obligations, and rules are vague and confusing.
• D)Children in stepfamilies tend to earn lower grades in school than children from two-parent biological families, but there are no differences in rates of depression or emotional problems.
• E)Remarriage involves many stressful changes and potential conflicts for children, but far fewer for the adults.

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