Family Forum / Parenting / Step Parents / January 2004

Real quick - we married 1-1/2 years ago. Suddenly, the 13 and 15 year old boys have become terrors. Completely disobey her (I'm not allow to discipline), refuse to help around the house, play video games all day and night, refuse to go to bed, etc, etc.
Its killing me. I work ...

oh...where to begin. i experience many similar situations posted on this site. SD graduated from college, moved in with us, had every excuse in the book as to why she couldn't get a full-time job. manipulates her father. i've pointed out in many cases with hard facts SD lies to ...

My husband and I were married this fall after being together for 6 years.  He has 3 children, so I knew what I was getting into.  Lately, the last month or so, I have been feeling very angry at his kids, especially his daughter who is 15.  She is condescending to her dad and has ...

While I'm not an offical step parent yet, I have a feeling that some day I will be. Let me go thru the situation first. I began dating this wonderful man soon after my divorce, he is guardian of two boys, half-brothers, because thier real Mother is in and out jail. She's the ...

I notice it's not something that's often brought up
here, but I'm a little irked so I thought I'd share.
First off, I'm lucky if my husband's ex acknowledges me
on the phone when she calls for her son. I don't have any

My DH doesn't think I should have any conversations about sex
with his son (he is 17), because my DH says he remembers when
he was that age and his stepmom sent mixed signals, and as a horny
teenager he got his wires crossed and I guess had a little thing for her

ok so how do i convince my children that sharing me with the step kids isn't a bad thing.  how do i prevent them from being jealous of the time i have with them in my house when my kids aren't there?  any suggestions out there?

I'm a 39 year old SWM and I am in love with a woman that I believe to
be my "soulmate". She is 9 years my junior, was married once before at
21 then has had two wonderful children 4 and 6 with another man.This
before I was lucky enough to find her.I know in my heart this can work

I hope SM stands for stepmom, or boy, am I in the wrong ng.
Anyway, I am new here & new to the arena of SM. My husband and I married in
November of last year,
and his son (17) just moved in with us on a Mon-Fri basis. He is a troubled,

I found this newsgroup yesterday out of desperation and posted a message titled
"I need help......please!   I have been checking back over and over again and
don't know where my posting has gone to!  I need help with my stepson and I
really hoped this newsgroup could help me.  Can ...

Did you post about SD's birthday yet?  I know what was on your list
for her, but was she thrilled?  Was the vanity what she wanted?
Vicki

I'm a journalist working on a piece about blended family weddings. I
would be interested in your experiences RE including kids in wedding
planning and in the actual wedding. What works? what doesn't? Cute
stories? Horror tales?

OK...quick rundown...
I have 2 daughters from previous marriage, my wife has a son from previous marriage. All are mid to late teens.
When we got married, 1 daughter lived with me, and her son lived with her. We discussed what rules would be common, and what rules would be handled ...

I just found this support group.  I didn't know if one existed for step parents
but I was desperate and went online and I am soooooo glad I found you all!  I
am married one year and my husband has a 19 yr old son living with us full
time.  He also has a 17 yr old daughter who lives ...

Have any of your relationships ended because of the stress of
step-parenting. My partner and I have been together 4 years. I have a
20 year old daughter, a 16 year old son and a 13 year old son. My 16
year old and SO hate each other and I am tired of being in the middle