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 Over the years, I have worked with many remarried couples. With the high divorce rate and the rise of the men's movement, therapists working with this population often see couples in which the husband/father has either sole or shared physical custody of his children from a previous marriage. Frequently, one encounters a phenomenon which I call the "defective wife syndrome" (referring to the ex-wife).
In these cases, the ex-wife is viewed as defective in some allegedly unquestionable way. The nature of the "defect" may range from not fitting cultural stereotypes for a woman or mother to engaging in criminal activities. She may be a drug or alcohol abuser, she may be viewed as having "loose morals" on account of real or imagined infidelity, or she may have a history of psychiatric hospitalization. From a systemic perspective, the specific content as well as the objective accuracy of the account is irrelevant. The important feature is the role which this view of the ex-wife comes to play. In order to address this, a few words are necessary concerning the mourning process as it occurs in divorce and remarriage. Read the full article…Click here |
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Answer: Christian blended families are becoming more and more commonplace. God places a very high value on family and taking care of and supporting each other. Men should manage their families well and raise children who respect them (1 Timothy 3:4). A woman should teach others what is good, carry herself modestly and submissively, and train younger women how to love their husbands and children (Titus 2:3-5). Caring for our relatives, especially those who live in our household, is of utmost importance (1 Timothy 5:8). Children should be obedient to and honor their parents, as long as the parents do not ask the children to do anything against God's will (Ephesians 6:1-3). When the children are grown, they have the responsibility to repay their parents by caring for them in their old age (1 Timothy 5:4). Click here to read more
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One in five children in Australia is part of a step family these days and yet we still seem to be hung up on the idea of the Brady Bunch!
Fair Dinkum Families is returning to Sunday Morning with Helen Clare for a third season.
It will be happening once a month between now and the end of the year.
Clinical psychologist Tarnya Davis and family counsellor Linden Green would love you to suggest a topic for them to discuss so email your ideas to
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Here is FDF as aired on Sunday August 14, in two parts.
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If you are a stepparent entering into an established family with principles and practices in place, you might wonder if you have a right to any opinion at all. This is when it is crucial to make the effort to communicate with your spouse about your beliefs and to negotiate how you will handle parenting decisions. Avoid discussing parenting decisions in the heat of the moment or when the kids are around, but do not avoid the discussions altogether.
Read more: How to Cope with Complications with Step-Parenting |
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Being a stepparent can be difficult. If you understand your role in the family and are sensitive to your stepdaughter's feelings, it can make the process much easier and may lead to a close bond over time. Learn the best ways to form a healthy relationship with your stepdaughter.
Read more: How to Be a Stepmother to a Teenage Girl | |
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