Bumps In The Road To Expect As A New Stepparent
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Julia Austin
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Who will care for you in old age?
The research from Pew Research referenced in the introduction found that adult children feel less of an obligation to care for their aging stepparents than they do for their biological parents. The study found that the feeling (or lack of feeling) is mutual, with stepparents feeling more obligated to care for their biological children than their stepchildren. If you do not have children of your own, what this can mean, later in life, is that your stepchildren don’t step up to the plate to make sure you’re looked after in your old age. It may be important to discuss your elderly care early, regarding things like retirement communities, nurses, and even power of attorney to make sure you are taken care of.
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