The Problems Facing Blended Families In previous generations‚ families did not seem to have to face as many issues; divorce was unusual. Today‚ families face many challenges. Those challenges have caused divorce rates to climb in the United States. The good news is‚ most divorced people end up getting remarried‚ and it is usually to someone who has children of their own. These families are called stepfamilies or blended families. While the blended family may some have advantages‚ many times‚ they
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Blended families and non-blended families face many of the same issues with getting along and working together. The blended family has a few more players‚ but often the dynamics are similar. Whether you come from‚ have a blended family or not there are some tips for helping children getting along. First to address the question in the title‚ when the kids don’t get along‚ it ripples through the entire blended family and causes a negative circle. It seems worthwhile to acknowledge the possible issues
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Blended Families Did you know that one third of all children in the United States (US) are expected to live in a stepfamily before they reach the age of 18[helpguide.org 2008]? While some people consider blended families abnormal‚ they can be just as good as a “regular” family. With blended families becoming more common‚ there are more studies being done to show both the similarities and differences between “regular” and blended families. Although blended families will probably never be considered
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The Negative Aspects of Blended Families A blended family is composed of a married couple with children from a previous marriage. There are many aspects to consider before becoming a blended family. Many people who enter into a blended family do not realize the many complications that can arise. Combined marriages cause families to develop serious issues. Children in blended families often disrespect the authority of stepparents. It can be difficult for children to respect someone who they may not
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examples of how people are coping with being divorced with children. It also goes into how families are integrating new partners in the lives of their children while keeping both parents involved. In the textbook (pg 380-381) it gives information about Who Divorces? Divorce & Children and then goes into Remarriage & Blended Families. To understand how a family gets to the point of being a blended family – one need to ask why people divorce. The most interesting point is that research suggests
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Blended families‚ according to William P. Fuller the author of Preparing for Blended Families‚ are those comprising of at least one spouse who has a child or children from a prior relationship. These types of families “are becoming increasingly common and present a unique challenge when creating an estate plan” (Fuller 1). Similarly‚ according to Pauline Erera‚ “although traditionalists have held blood ties of consanguinity to be a defining characteristic of the family‚ others argue that we should
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The History of Family Systems Theory Family systems theory is a complex theory that has developed over a lengthy period of time. Taking multiple different theories from different fields of work as well as experiences has shaped family systems theory into what it is today. According to Rasheed‚ Rasheed‚ and Marley (2011) this all began in the late 1800s with the emergence of social work. There were studies done by social scientists to see how groups could influence an individual. From there Marriage
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Running Head: BASIC FAMILY SYSTEMS THEORY AND MICROSKILLS Basic Family Systems Theory and Microskills Used by the Helper Basic Family Systems Theory and Microskills Used by the Helper In terms of a system‚ the meaning is a consistent arrangement of things connected to form unity or to operate as a whole. These systems are dated back in origins to the 1950’s and 1960’s. In this theory we must understand an individual’s family and how it works for that family daily in the community‚ neighborhood
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Introduction Therapists use theories in assisting their clients with different approaches and techniques. These theories are designed to help the client to receive the best treatment possible. Theories enable us to see things from new angels and perspectives‚ as well as to allow us to understand more fully the relationships in life. Hagan (2011) research has proven that “One cannot begin teaching the specifics of theoretical influences and practice methods without providing the underpinning foundation
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Family systems are a relatively modern theory of modern development. Beginning in the early 1960’s the social science fields began integrating a new theory into how the worked with families and the interactions between the operations of a family structure and its effect on child development. Over the next ten years this new idea formed into what we call today Family Systems Theory (Broderick‚ 1993). The idea was that the inner workings of a family structure have a significant impact on the mental
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