Overview
Your text has an in-depth discussion of resilience and the stepfamily (pp. 172-173). Choose 3 of the 7 characteristics of a resilient stepfamily (listed below) and, in 4 paragraphs, discuss the importance of each characteristic you chose with examples.
- Realistic and positive expectations
- Clear roles and boundaries
- Open, clear communication and empathy
- Flexibility
- Bonding and relationship building
- Strong social support systems
- Positive coparenting relationships