Divorce

Every family has it's conflicts, but do blended families (one partner being divorced once and has kids) have more conflicts?  I don't know the answer for sure, but some conflicts they deal with that other couples might not are: culture/traditions, trust, old spouse, and building new relationships (parent - child).  Statistics show that it takes two years for everyone to feel that this new life is the norm.  The best way for parents and possibly even children to deal with this new change is to allow for time for adjustment.  It is also very important for parents and children to keep a good connection and a good line of communication.  It is very important for the spouse that has married into the family to not be strict on the kids and discipline for a while.  They need to spend time with the kids to bond with them.  The role of discipline should be placed upon the birth parent, for they have had the time to bond with the kids.