Author Question: Although research shows that slightly more than half of the females and two-thirds of males have now ... (Read 114 times)

KimWrice · **on:** Jun 18, 2018

Although research shows that slightly more than half of the females and two-thirds of males have now engaged in sexual intercourse by their eighteenth birthday, the estimates are lower for minority adolescents.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

What is the difference between the term stepfamily and blended family?

What will be an ideal response?

janeli · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

F

Answer to Question 2

Stepfamily originally meant orphan. Blended family is a more correct description of his, hers, and ours. Blended family may also be misleading as it implies smoothness and seamlessness. The remarried family is more like a patchwork quilt with porous boundaries.