The below paper was written as an assignment for FS468 Parenting in Contemporary Societies at Mississippi University for Women in Spring 2019. Bidirectional Relationships in Stepfamilies: Mutual Impact Between Stepparents and Stepchildren Ashley BarksdaleMississippi University for WomenApril 10, 2019 Introduction In the United States, approximately 9% of married couple households, and 12% of cohabiting households… Read More Bidirectional Relationships in Stepfamilies: Mutual Impact Between Stepparents and Stepchildren