In the world we live in today, it is increasingly common for family dynamics to be complicated. It is common for relationships not to work out, for surprise pregnancies to happen, or for the connection between relatives to break down for whatever reason. 

While it is possible to make these more complex situations work for everyone, it takes work from everyone involved, in particular parents, when it comes to the relationship between parents and children. Unsurprisingly, this is often a difficult process, and the outcomes can prove to be disappointing.

One scenario in which this can happen is when parents get remarried and start new families, and then try to integrate their children from a previous relationship into their new lives. Sometimes, this works out great, but other times, kids, parents, and step-parents have their reservations when it comes to balancing the dynamic and getting along with everybody who is involved.