GCSE Philosophy and Ethics Practice Exam

What is a key characteristic of a blended family?

1. Living with extended relatives

2. One or both partners have children from previous relationships

3. All children are adopted

4. Only one parent is involved in raising the children

The correct answer is: One or both partners have children from previous relationships

A common misconception is that a blended family consists of living with extended relatives, but this is not necessarily true. Blended families can live with extended relatives, but it is not a key characteristic. Option C, all children being adopted, may apply to some blended families, but it is not a defining characteristic. Option D, only one parent being involved in raising the children, is also incorrect as both partners typically play a role in raising the children in a blended family. The key characteristic of a blended family is when one or both partners have children from previous relationships, creating a new family dynamic. This involves the merging of two separate families and creating a new parental unit, which sets it apart from other types of families.