A family that undergoes divorce or remarriage experiences a transition that research shows may negatively affect the child’s development especially when:
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Correct answer: They move into a single-parent or blended family
Studies show that transitions out of a two-parent intact family (e.g., divorce, remarriage) are generally more negative for children’s behavioral, emotional, academic outcomes.
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