step parenting

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A devil in my house

Philip Low @crobyghost (178) • United States 21 Feb 22

It is so hard to be a step-parent, especially when the child in the relationship doesn't care to show that they want you to be in that relationship. You try to be their friend and they don't want it , you try to be the...

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What are the challenges in step parenting?

Mohammed Rashid @Rashi8 (1) • Calicut, India 5 Nov 14

What are the challenges step parents face?

Are you a good stepparent?

tanniebabe78 @tanniebabe78 (2934) • United States 17 Jan 10

I stand on the edge of marrying a great man and I wondered how to be the most effective and not hated stepmother. What works for you?

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We've been left out of the loop, by my youngest stepson.

someonesmom @someonesmom (5761) • Canada 10 Sep 07

I have 3 grown stepsons, from my (late) husband's previous marriage. He had full custody of them, when I married him, and so of course, they lived with us back then. After his sudden passing, 2 of them remained with us for awhile,...

feeling left out

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step children

rdorton @rdorton (83) • United States 31 Mar 07

I have a wonderful step son. He is currently 11 years old. I have raised him as my own since he was four. My problem is this...When we start to get closer a build a strong bond his mother steps in and tells him that he can't call...

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Step Parenting and Chores Question

mshogrider67 @mshogrider67 (565) • United States 7 Mar 07

I have recently aquired a 20 year old step son who still lives at home. For one I have 2 daughters so this is my first expierence with having a son, my daughters were always given chores, dish night, vacumming, things like that. I...

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