Have
you ever seen the movie "Yours, Mine, and Ours?" it is a story of a
blended family. Children from two different households living under one roof.
That can be an equation for craziness! The thing is though, it actually isn't
even that uncommon these days. Did you know that most children in the United
States, 60%, will spend some of their life living with someone other than both
of their biological parents. There are many families whose parents are
separated because of divorce, death, or some other reason. These families
may be combined for many different reasons like, death in the family, divorce,
etc....
Combining
these families will take major effort and coordination from all members of the
family.
To
help this transition be smooth parents must be constantly communicating with
one another. Parenting styles must be addressed. They must be on the same page
of how they will encounter problematic situations. Also, as a family all must
be sensitive and patient to the needs and feelings of others. Though it might
be a crazy journey, forming a blended family is not an impossible one. Love,
empathy, and communication are the key to success.
