Inspired by this thread:

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/911565.page
 

A blended family is a family consisting of (usually) a step-parent, step-children and sometimes half-siblings for those unfamiliar with the term. 

They work sometimes. It's heavily dependent on the people involved, and they're more likely to work if the parent and step-parent don't try to force it. 

Spoken as if non-blended families usually work

10 minutes ago, Cain said:

Spoken as if non-blended families usually work

Blended families definitely have way more obstacles inherently than non-blended families though. 

44 minutes ago, Cain said:

Spoken as if non-blended families usually work

Exactly. Sorry but this question sounds mad disrespectful. They are subjected to dysfunctions just like any other “type” of family. 

35 minutes ago, GraceRandolph said:

Blended families definitely have way more obstacles inherently than non-blended families though. 

Define way more please… the only new obstacle is adaptation to new family members. All of the other issues are present in non-blended families…

Yes, I do think they generally work. In certain circumstances, though, it's never the same once someone says, "I don't even know why I'm talking to you, you're not even my real ________."

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