CMST 2010 Study Guide - Final Guide: Stepfamily, Visual Space, Internet Relationship
Document Summary
Blended 2 parents, children that are part of the family because they are related to at least one of the parents. Live-in nuclear or blended family, without the bonds of marriage. Integrated how 2 people from very different backgrounds, how they integrate them into the family. Boomerang child is sent out into the world, then they come back. Commuter deal with one of the parents travels a great deal for their work. Each person in the family has a certain role. Influence how we communicate with different family members. Position oriented have a position that they derive power from. (mother able to punish) Person oriented person not in a powerful position, influences the family. (youngest child con people into doing what they want) Accommodation decision is made that we have to accommodate one specific family member. De facto have one person that makes the decision for us. When we thing about family relationships, we think about the past we share.
