Let's see. Claire's parents sailed the oceans with her for a couple years, before finally settling down in Maine, where both finished their education. Assume that Claire was home schooled on the high seas, but went to regular school once the family stayed on land.
Theo, raised in Salem by loving parents, tho he lost his mother when quite young
Ciara also raised in Salem, but about the same time Theo lost his mother, her dad quit his job, left town to go "find himself". Mid-life crisis, I guess.He did run into a couple adventures, eventually being taken hostage and held against his will.
Joey was raised in Salem until his parents went to Africa to do medical charity work, but Steve got bored and also had to go seeking adventures. Joey ran away from boarding school, Steve brought him back to Kayla in Salem, and decided to finally stay with his family.
Tripp was adopted, with a loving mother who died when he was quite young. His dad became an alcoholic, knocked him around, he left home, went on his own.
Jade has an abusive father, felt very mistreated, seemed streetwise, and big TROUBLE when she first met Joey. She now claims her mother wants nothing to do with her, although we heard when her mother called her, wanting to help, give her money, etc. and she refused.
Wyatt is a mystery.....obviously is being paid to date Ciara, but no idea if he is basically....a louse or maybe not so bad.