Which statement is true?

a. Step-parents should encourage their step-children to avoid contact with their noncustodial parent

b. Children in blended families tend to have better mental health than children in nondivorced families.
c. Step-parents need to be highly sensitive to the needs of a step-child concerning contact with noncustodial parent(s).
d. Adopted children should be discouraged from contacting their biological parents.

c

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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