Step Child & Step Grandchild
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Step Grandmother Treating Grandchildren Differently
Asked by S.T. from Jackson
on April 8, 2008
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I don't know what to do. My sister has a little boy, the first grandchild, and he is very spoiled. He is also the "real grandchild" to my step mother. My husband an...
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- Families are a good training ground for the real world. I do think that you waited too long to discuss the issue with your stepmother. However, some families deal with...
- I can empathize with you. I was young when I became an aunt and my sister babied her children, especially her son, so much that it seemed they could do no wrong. Any ...
- I am really sadden by the situation your are facing. I do not think you are over-reacting, because eventually as your daughter ages, she is going to notice the differ...
Mother in Law, and "Step" grandchild---HELP
Asked by S.L. from Orlando
on November 6, 2009
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My husband and I have two children. We lost our home in April and have been living with his parents.
Our oldest is 5. He is not my husband biological child. Our 1 ye...
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- Are you seriously asking advice for your MIL??? The problem here is that she mentally abused your son to the point that he had to be sent away and you are making excus...
- Great that you got your son out of a bad situation but like someone else said, carting him off to be with your mom while the rest of you live with your mil has to emot...
- She may seem nastier or not herself from going through her changes and may need help in that department, but using her menopause is just an excuse, this is how she rea...
Need Help with My 4Th Grader and 5Th Grade Step Son
Asked by C.G. from Greensboro
on March 7, 2008
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I have a 10 year old son who is in fourth grade and he is slacking off. However his biological father gave him up when he was 4 and now has a wonderful step father, wh...
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- I have the same problem. I have a son from a previous marriage and my husband has a daughter from a previous marriage also. His daughter lived with us full time. We...
- well C. im 19 yrs of age.i have a daughter of my own also,and what u are saying about the kids.i feel your pain. i feel like i go through the same stuff wit my step f...
- Dear C., I can only pray for you...You are really in a difficult situation...I would suggest seeking family counseling from a pastor or school counselor. This s...
Does Step-parenting Get Easier?
Asked by W.E. from Los Angeles
on October 11, 2010
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Yes, I know "patience" and all that, but honestly people - does it get better? I now get ulcer pain when the step son comes over. I cooked a dinner, and everyone but ...
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- I used to love it, started to dread it, now I go through cycles of hating it and being able to deal with it. My best advice is to give them time to do things alone to...
- I am going to respond from the child's point of view because I had a step mother very much like you. We would seldom visit because she didn't want to share my dad, an...
- No you can not ignore it, you have to adress it with your husband and be on the same page with your son respecting you and your husband. When he ignores and disrespect...
Wanting to Help My Husband (Step- Father) and My Son Respect Each Other!!
Asked by K.N. from Dallas
on August 26, 2011
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I am at my wits end... I have been divorced for a while from my sons dad before I remarried my new husband. My new husband has been a step- dad to my sons for the past...
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- I am so sorry you are dealing with so much. I hope my opinion doesn't cause you more stress. Your kids were too old when you remarried to have formed a bond of uncondi...
- I agree with the need for a family therapist or counselor - someone who is impartial, will listen to both sides of the story, and does not feel caught in the middle, a...
- My brother and stepfather's relationship sounds a lot like what yours is when my brother was that age. It's a hard situation to be in, and go through. My brother was v...
The Step-mom Is Stepping on Toes
Asked by S.Y. from Bakersfield
on November 27, 2006
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My ex-husband remarried and he has custody of our daughter. No, I'm not a bad or dead-beat mom! How he got custody of her is a long story so in short lets just say h...
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- Hi, Wow, lots of step-mom bashing! It's okay - being one I realize the amount of anamosity especially cause there are still unresolved issues between ex's & here co...
- I have the same problem. My ex is also a jack***. He also has custody of our 5 year old son. Long story here also and kind of like yours. I'm in the middle of a custod...
- First of all, forget about bogus finger pointing and things in the past she has no business bringing up, she just wants to get to you, remember, if you let her succeed...
Treating 8 Yr Old Step Son like My Own Advice?
Asked by D.M. from Los Angeles
on February 7, 2009
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My step son who is in the 3rd grade has trouble following simple directions? I don't know if this is common with 8 yr old boys or if he needs special attention. He was...
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- I commend you for wanting to treat your step-children as your own. Children all grow and develop at different rates as you've already seen with your own children. I ...
- Hi! I am a school psychologist and would definitely recommend having your step-son tested. Whenever parents are on the fence about having a child tested, I tell the...
- I know I'm late but I have an 8 year old also. He is a slacker at somethings and great at others. Like Showering he will get in and stand or sit and let the water hit ...
How Does Your Family Treat Step Children (Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles...)
Asked by J.M. from Philadelphia
on March 15, 2012
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I saw on a previous question someone was upset how their children get treated and it made M. wonder whats typical. I've been curious in the past if children can be lo...
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- my ex and i have 2 children together and we are both VERY lucky to be with other people who love our children and their own grandchildren. they really do. i was with a...
- I am the step kid. I've generally always been treated as a regular person of the family. I did not come into the family until I was 3 years old. I grew up with my mom ...
- I was (am) a step-kid, and my kids are therefore step-kids in this family. My biological dad married my step-mom when I was 4 (so I have known her since I was 18 mo)....
3 Year Old Step Son - Hears Me But, Never Listens!
Asked by R.C. from Canton
on May 30, 2007
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Hi! My name is R. and I have a step son who is 3 that never listens to me. My husband works Saturdays so, usually on our assigned weekends I am alone with his 13 y.o, ...
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- He is only three. There are so many things that are going on in his little world righ tnow that he is not able to comprehend everything. His daddy is not the only one ...
- Part of this is from all the changes in his little world. And a HUGE part of it is because he is three. I swear three is worse then two. Two they are pushing, three th...
- Hi R.. You've received some great advice. I have to say I truly agree with Kathy A on many of her points. I know this is rough on you and I'm sure hit hurts your hu...
When Should Mom Step in on Middle School Student...
Asked by D.D. from Phoenix
on April 27, 2011
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My 13 yr old will be in 8th grade next year. He has signed up to play football for the school in the fall; he has been playing since 4th grade. He is has been taking a...
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- I'm a middle school teacher and it sounds like you have a great kid on your hand, but like many of us, he doesn't know what his limits are. I would certainly let him ...
- He sounds like my daughter was at that age. Why not make a deal with him.... I will let you do all this BUT if your grades start suffering you need to cut your extr...
- Sounds like he's on the right track. I have 2 boys just like that. He does have to pick one of the sports as primary if they are cocurrent because there will be time...
