"Reconstituted" families are more and more common in the UK. 

Steve and Debbie got married in 2001 and had two children,Lily and Alex.Unfortunately,Steve and Debbie's marriage didn't work out and they got divorced in 2006.The children live with Debbie.In 2008,Debbie remarried.Her new husband,Martin,has three children from his previous marriage and they visit Debbie,Martin,Lily and Alex at weekends.In addition,Debbie is pregnant with her third child.She's expecting a boy who will be a halfbrother to Lily and Alex and also to Martin's three other children. 

Confused?Debbie's family arrangements might have seemed strange 30 years ago but nowadays this kind of "reconstituted" family is increasingly common in the UK.Almost half of all marriages in Britain end in divorce and over 40% of marriages are remarriages.More than 10% of all British children live with one birth parent and a stepparent--a parent who isn't their biological mother or father.The traditional "nuclear" family of two parents and their children is not so traditional any more. 

What does all of this mean for parents in these "reconstituted" families?"There are difficulties and challenges," says Debbie."Different families have different routines and it can be difficult for children to move between their two families.Birthdays and holidays can be tricky.Where do the children go?Who should they spend their time with?Also,when my children are naughty it can be difficult for Martin to _ .Things that might be simple in a traditional family can be a bit more complicated." 

And how about the children?Martin's eldest child,Ella,is 12."I like my two families," she says."I live with my mum but visit my dad quite often and I'm happy that my mum and dad get along OK.They're not married any more but it's good that they can still be friends." Of course divorce and separation are never easy but many families in the UK are finding ways to make family life work in new ways. QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. When did Steve and Debbie get married?
2. In what year did Steve and Debbie wed?
3. What was the year of Steve and Debbie's marriage ceremony?
Q2:
1. Do Steve and Debbie have any kids?
2. Have Steve and Debbie got any children?
3. Are there any kids that have resulted from Steve and Debbie's relationship?
Q3:
1. Are Steve and Debbie still married to each other?
2. Do Steve and Debbie remain married?
3. Are Steve and Debbie currently husband and wife?
Q4:
1. What is the percentage of British children living with a step parent and a birth parent?
2. What percent of kids in Great Britain live with a birth parent and a step parent?
3. How many British kids live with one biological parent and one step parent?
Q5:
1. Is it easy for kids to live with one birth parent and then a step parent?
2. Is living in a reconstituted family easy on kids?
3. Would it be accurate to say that there are few challenges living in a reconstituted family?
Q6:
1. What is Ella's age?
2. Tell us how old Ella is.
3. State the age of Ella?
Q7:
1. Who does Ella live with?
2. Who is a member of Ella's family with whom she resides?
3. What family member does Ella live with?
Q8:
1. How does Ella feel?
2. What are Ella's emotions?
3. What is Ella's mood like?
Q9:
1. In what year did Debbie remarry?
2. When did Debbite get married for a second time?
3. What was the year of Debbie's second marriage ceremony?
Q10:
1. Is Debbie expecting anymore kids?
2. Are there more children in Debbie's future than the ones she already has?
3. Does Debbie have plans to expand her clan/
Q11:
1. Does Debbie have stepkids?
2. Is Debbie anyone's stepmom?
3. Does Debbie serve as a step-mother to anyone?
