My 7 year old stepson has outsmarted his dad. He is spoiled. He doesn't throw tantrums, and is generally not a disciplinary problem. However, he usually has control over what happens in our home. Example: He eats what he wants, when he wants, even if it is bedtime. We can prepare a meal for him, or go to a restaurant, and he may, or may not eat, and then expects us to provide snacks for him at 10:30 on a school night because he is hungry. This happened last night and my husband fussed at him, but ultimately, his son got exactly what he wanted. I am concerned that my husband's parenting will affect his son's social skills, among other things as he gets older. This is a new marriage, and we have agreed that, at least for now, we will limit ourselves on how much involvement we have in parenting our step-kids (I have 3 teenagers and his son is 7) Please help me figure this one out. I can't step in and take over, but I can talk to my husband behind closed doors.
2007-09-17
03:56:14
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quietlycrazy
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Marriage & Divorce