Posted by Happyflower on April 11, 2007, at 11:32:53
In reply to Step daughter angst, posted by scratchpad on April 10, 2007, at 8:44:22
(((((scratchpad))))
Stepkids can be monesters sometimes. Probably the #1 lesson I have learn from being a stepparent for over 13 years, is just to keep my mouth shut and let the father intervene, no matter how much I care and have concern. I feel I even care more than her own father. But it just seems no matter what you say to them, it will be taken the wrong way.
It is really hard to hold my tongue when I see her parent her kid, and with another one on the way, yikes! She isn't a bad parent. I am even careful (walking on egg shells) when she does ask for advice. It is a tough role to be in. If I had it to do over again, I probably wouldn't.
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