AFFECTS ON THE FAMILY STRUCTURES

Step/blended Families

POSTITIVES

• Both parents get to see their children
• Learn how other families work and function
• Better support system for the children

NEGATIVES

• Unfair custody rules
• Rebellious children
• Uneven finances

Extended Families

POSITIVES

• Extra help for babysitting
• Less travelling to visit family members
• More support for the younger parent

NEGATIVES

• Parental tactics could be judged by elders
• Too many people in one house
• Higher expenses

CHILDLESS COUPLES

POSITOVES

• Less responsibility
• More money for personal needs/wants