In today's high-tech society, families are no longer defined as simply parents living together with their biological children under one roof, but rather may include blended families, single-parent...
Children of remarried parents often struggle to find balance between their allegiance to both biological parents and stepparents. This can be especially challenging when they are expected to maintain...
Adolescent sexuality can be a complicated and confusing experience for young people growing up in blended families, where they may receive conflicting messages about what is acceptable and...
Blended, step-, or multi-generational families have always been common in human society.
Modern times have seen an increase in their prevalence due to various factors such as rising divorce rates,...
Adolescence is an exciting time for teenagers to explore their sexuality and learn about themselves.
Many teens come from blended families where they have different experiences and beliefs about...
What is kinship and moral responsibility?
Kinship refers to the social relationships that exist between individuals who are related by blood or marriage. These relationships can take many forms,...
How do children in blended families negotiate conflicting expectations of loyalty and belonging?
Children in blended families have to navigate between competing loyalties towards their biological...
A family is a fundamental social unit that consists of one or more parents, their children, and possibly other relatives living under the same roof.
The traditional notion of what constitutes a...
What are some effective strategies for encouraging autonomy within mixed-age and intergenerational families? This is a question that has been posed to many parents and family members who find...
The idea of co-parenting has become increasingly popular in recent years as more people choose to live together outside traditional monogamy or marriage arrangements. This includes households that...