Student Web Activites

Chapter 11: The Family

Blended Families"

Introduction
In this chapter you learned about types of family structure and norms for marriage arrangements as well as alternatives to the traditional nuclear family. With the high rate of divorce and other influences in society, blended families have become a more and more common family arrangement. In this activity you will take a closer look at some of the challenges and benefits of being part of a blended family.

Web sites
Blended Families
Understand what a blended family is and how families handle the changes that occur in their life as a result.

Kids Health – Living with Stepparents
Browse through the articles at this Web site to gather more information on blended families and the effects they have.

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Activity
Create an informational brochure that could be used by teens that are part of a newly blended family. In your brochure, include tips and advice on adjusting to blended families, and provide a list of helpful resources where teens can find out more about blended families. Your resources may be Web sites or the names and addresses of various organizations. Be sure to use color and illustrations to make your brochure visually appealing.