Yes they should be allowed to call the house. You shared children with someone else first...Now you are introducing your children to a new family but the biological parents always should be involved with their children.
Parents Need to Communicate
It takes time to build a warm relationship in a step family. If you are a stepparent, you need to show empathy. Be understanding, ready to spend time with the children. Play with the younger ones. Be prepared to talk with the older ones. Look for opportunities to spend time together—for example, invite the children to help with household tasks, like preparing dinner or washing the car. Invite them to come along and help when you go to the supermarket. In addition, small, affectionate gestures might show the love you feel. (Of course, stepfathers should be careful to observe proper boundaries with their stepdaughters and not make them feel uncomfortable. And stepmothers should remember that boys have boundaries too.)
Step families can be successful. Many are. The most successful are those in which all involved, especially the parents, cultivate right attitudes and realistic expectations. The apostle John wrote: "Beloved ones, let us continue loving one another, because love is from God." (1 John 4:7) Yes, heartfelt love is the real secret of a happy step family.
2006-11-09 01:44:10
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answered by Anonymous
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Absolutely!!! The kids need to know that the family as a whole, can get along. You don't have to talk to the other parent, unless something needs to be dealt with concerning your child. The children need to know that they are loved....and cared about by all parents involved.
2006-11-09 09:38:35
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answered by Lori 2
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Yes, because whether either partner in the new relationship likes it or not their partner comes with "baggage", will for as long as their children are alive be connected to their ex's in some manner. If this prospect bother's either one of the parners in the new relationship then it is obvious they shouldn't be in this type of relationship and should seek someone who has never been involved in a relationship before.
2006-11-09 09:46:30
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answered by Anonymous
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I say yes as long as they are calling concerning the children.
2006-11-09 10:24:22
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answered by charmz21lucky 4
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Of course they should--they are the children's parents too! How would you feel if your kids were staying at their dad's and he didn't allow you to call?!
2006-11-09 09:35:08
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answered by ANGEL 5
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Of course but maybe set a time and date for respective parents so as not to be bombarded by calls!
2006-11-09 11:55:46
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answered by Sassy 3
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this is another case were family values are not here.living together gives you rights and it cheapens your relationship .think of the kids first is that other person or persons a problem to the kids if so keep them away if not have some heart and let the kids enjoy some sort of family
2006-11-09 09:55:56
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answered by Anonymous
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yes, my ex calls to talk to his kids all the time. When he has the kids i call them at his house if i need to. It doesn't seem like that should be a problem.
2006-11-09 09:51:59
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answered by sea_sher 5
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Of course, why not? Im saying they should be allowed to call to discuss their children, not to get intimate
2006-11-09 09:34:03
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answered by classy&sassy 4
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Definately, it is also their child that is living there. They have the right to call the home of their own child, and that should never be taken away
2006-11-09 09:34:28
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answered by mizzshorty4 2
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