In blended families with children, adult parents try to create ___________ that will allow extended family members to support the family, and still protect the family from unwanted intrusions and pressures from competing loyalties.

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In blended families with children, adult parents try to create ___________ that will allow extended family members to support the family, and still protect the family from unwanted intrusions and pressures from competing loyalties.

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Boundaries are essential in blended families to maintain a clear delineation of roles and responsibilities and avoid any confusion or conflicts that may arise due to competing loyalties of family members. Boundaries allow extended family members to support the family while respecting the space and autonomy of the immediate family. Contracts and obligations may be useful but are not as critical as boundaries in creating a healthy, functional blended family dynamic. Obstacles are not relevant to this context.

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