Full Description
The remarried family is a new American family. Second marriages and stepchildren have existed at least since the beginning of recorded history, but only recently have those involved in remarried families come to constitute one-fifth of the population. his book contributes to ideas in pursuit of a model for understanding mid-life cycle beginnings in remarriage.
Contents
Introduction, SECTION I. STRUCTURE AND THEORY, SECTION II. TREATMENT, SECTION III. SPECIAL ISSUES OF REMARRIAGE, SECTION IV. PREVENTION, Appendix A. Marriage Contract Reminder List-Rem, Appendix B. Reminder List for Children and Teenagers (Ages 10-17} Whose Parent Has Remarried, Appendix C. A Reappraisal of Marital and/or Long-term Relationships, Appendix D. Guidelines for Divorced and Remarried Parents Whose Children Will Be Visiting for Several Weeks, Appendix E. Sample Informational Sheet for Schools Regarding Children of Divorce and Remarriage, Bibliography, Index
