Households formed when one or both partners bring children from a previous union are known as ____ families.

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Blended families are formed when one or both partners bring children from a previous union, and they merge into a new family unit. This term is often preferred over "stepfamily" as it suggests a blending of different family cultures and backgrounds. The other answer choices (dysfunctional, enabling, reinforcing, and codependent) are not specific to families with children from previous unions, and may not accurately describe all blended families.

Households Formed When One or Both Partners Bring Children from a Previous