Which of the following is true about stepfamilies?
a. The outcome is better for children if the stepfather immediately asserts his new authority in their lives because then they don't have to guess at what his role will be.
b. When stepfathers enter the picture, the effects are usually worse for boys because they have become used to being the "man of the house."
c. About 60 percent of children in stepfamilies have a stepfather whereas about 40 percent have a stepmother.
d. After remarrying, mothers' lives often improve whereas children's lives take a turn for the worse.
Answer: D
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