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#8– SINGLE PARENTING AND STEP FAMILIES

Discussion– Slide 6 (7 Minutes)

Slide 6 – Age Matters – Live-in Partner

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 Review the slide contents to see reactions and expectations of kids in a
family situation with a live-in partner.

For Evaluation Only

• Kids are more possessive of mom and resent having to share her
with new men.
• Older kids often resent seeing their mothers be affectionate with a
man.

• Teens can be confused by mom’s sexuality – especially if they are
dating themselves.

About Dads

• Kids who see their fathers less to begin with often have a harder time
when he has a new relationship.

• If Dad’s new relationship was the cause of their parent’s divorce, it
can cause anger and resentment in kids.

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