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How does today's diverse family arrangements affect children?

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Today's diverse family arrangements come in a variety of situations. However, when there are children involved this becomes more of a challenge. How are children affected by these situations?

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Development in Middle Childhood:

There are a number of diverse family arrangements going on today. You may approach this question in many different angles. However, the focus is on the children and how does their diverse situation affect them. Middle childhood is a complex time for a child and there is much needed support for their positive development.

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