FamilyLife Blended® Minute

Getting on the Same Page

with Ron Deal | May 11, 2020
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You're merging two cultures: Language, traditions and parenting expectations. Like, he always made his kids clean up the toys before coming to dinner. She let her kids clean them up after. So, who's right? Which style should they adopt as they merge families? Actually, I don't know. What I can tell you is this: you better end up on the same side as a parenting team. So, talk, negotiate, and share your perspectives then choose a path you can both support. Then, you'll have the right answer.

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  • You're merging two cultures: Language, traditions and parenting expectations. Like, he always made his kids clean up the toys before coming to dinner. She let her kids clean them up after. So, who's right? Which style should they adopt as they merge families? Actually, I don't know. What I can tell you is this: you better end up on the same side as a parenting team. So, talk, negotiate, and share your perspectives then choose a path you can both support. Then, you'll have the right answer.

Every blended family is a cross-cultural experience.