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Stepfamily Quiz
By: Kim Leon, Former Human Development and Family Studies
College of Human Environmental Sciences, University of
Missouri-Columbia
Answer True or False for Each Question.
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A
stepfamily is like any other family - - there are just
more people. |
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During the
early stages of the stepfamily's development, it is
important to focus on establishing the
stepparent-stepchild relationship. |
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It
generally takes 4-7 years for a stepfamily to stabilize.
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Stepparents
should immediately start disciplining their stepchildren.
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For
children’s sake, adults should avoid contact with their
former spouse. |
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Loyalty
issues are one of the biggest problems that face children
in stepfamilies. |
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Although it
takes time, love must develop among all members in the
stepfamily if it is going to succeed. |
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Biological
parents should not allow children to express negative
feelings about their stepparent. |
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Older
children have an easier time adjusting to parental divorce
and remarriage. |
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There is a legally recognized relationship
between stepparent and stepchild. |
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Source:
Leon, K. (2004). Step by Step: Creating Strong Stepfamilies
Curriculum. University of Missouri Extension.
Click here to see both the quiz questions
and the answers together. Last update:
Friday, September 14, 2007 |
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