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» tone175 - disagree on how we have and will raise our children
In response to disagree on how we have and will raise our children posted by tayderde:
Hi tayderde,
I'm a step-father with three children ages 6, 11, and 17. The daugther is almost eighteen and I can assure you from my experience, that things will not get better in the step-parent/child relationship without some extra help. It is rough going on my end with the oldest, the other two children are fine with me being their step-dad. My wife made a similar statement to me about three years ago, just hold on for 3 years and it will be over. Don't believe that statement for a moment! She will still be his daughter after she is eighteen and you will still be involved.
Don't be stuck, like me. Attack these problems in the relationships now.
You have two problems to deal with with. 1.Issues about "how to" discipline her with your spouse.
2. The problems in the relationship with your stepdaughter.
Both of these are going to take some hard work.
Best of luck,
Tony
-- posted by tone175
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