In a typical blended family routine, school, work, and extracurriculars act as vital buffers. They allow step-parents and step-children to have their own space, reducing the friction that can come from building a relationship that isn't based on biological history.
The narrative of a being forced to quarantine together highlights a specific set of social and emotional hurdles that many families faced. Here is a look at the reality behind the "forced proximity" dynamic. 1. The Breakdown of the "Buffer" QUARANTINE - stepmom and stepson were to quaran...
One of the most common themes in step-parenting is the feeling of being an "outsider" to an established biological bond. During isolation, these feelings often became magnified. In a typical blended family routine, school, work,