In the past, step-parenting has always had a bad rap. Throughout history, fairytales have often depicted characters by describing them as the evil step-mother or step-sister. Today, this family demographic is becoming the fastest-growing in the world! On average, one in five families is a ‘step’ or ‘blended’ family. These two terms are now used interchangeably to remove some of the negative stigma. For many step-parent’s, the greatest challenge lies in determining what their role is within the family. It is important to allow this role to develop organically with time and patience being key.
“Many people suffer the “Brady delusion” – the notion that everything’s going to be peachy and perfect. The reality is, there isn’t a step-family on the planet that actually works like that.”
– Dr Michael Carr-Gregg
For your School TV Special report on Blended Families please go to this link: https://swan.wa.schooltv.me/newsletter/blended-families
