What fraction of children living in the United States will live in a step family by the time they reach 18 years old?

a. 1/4 c. 1/2
b. 1/3 d. 3/4


B
Approximately one third of children living in the United States will live in a step family by the time they reach 18 years old. While blended families can and do function as well as many nuclear families, there can be more challenges and counseling may be beneficial.

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