Should step parents physically disipline their step children?

Question

OK, let me rephrase that question. When i say physical, I mean like pop a hand, nothign furthur than that. I do not allow my husband to punish my child (his step daughter) I am a stay at home mom, and i feel like I am the one who should punish her. And he doesnt seem to understand that.

Answer 1

It is totally your decision,but you should include your husband on some point. My husband is my kids step-father and we equally discipline our kids.I too am a stay at home mom.I do not agree with physical discipline at all,just my own opinion!

Answer 2

Discipline is more than just punishment. Step parents have the same obligation as due natural parents to raise productive, respectful, thriving adults. By setting guidelines and inspecting progress and loving as any parent should, discipline can be instilled.

Never never give up

Answer 3

confident a step discern ought to be waiting to disipline the babies they are taken a roll as a discern interior the better half and teenagers they are in. And if a step discern would not take that roll then the babies will walk throughout them and the relationship won't final.

Answer 4

This is what is wrong with kids today. They don't get spankings and they don't have to mind anyone but their parents. When I was growing up when were taught to respect our elders not matter who it was. I think if someone is really getting on to you kid for a good reason, and you are not there. Then let them. I don't think they should abuse or overpower them but let them know they have to mind an adult. If the step parent loves that child as much as you then I think they have every right to help you. If he is being mean or abuses her then that is a different story. Kids these days know how to work parents against each other and I think that is WRONG!

Answer 5

When you married their parent, you accepted their children. It also depends on what type of physical discipline you are speaking of. Depending on the age, if you have children of your own, do you physically discipline them. They should be treated the same as your own. If you are speaking physically abusing step children, it is a no no, as with your own children (if you have any) as well. A child needs discipline and it is given according to their age and what they are being disciplined for.....

Answer 6

No. Really, I'm against all physical punishment, but unless the child has never known any parent except his step, the stepparent should not physically discipline them. To be honest, stepparents may never really hold as much "weight" as actual parents. It depends on the situation.

Answer 7

I dont think any parents should physically disipline children, so no. But step parents should be able to act as close to normal parents as possible, and can therefore enforce rules. Spanking isnt the way to go.

Answer 8

If by physically you mean abuse then no, no parent should abuse their children. Step parents do have a right to discipline the children. I mean they cook, hold a job to support the children, and everything else it takes to run a house.

Answer 9

No one should physically discipline their children.

Good thing you edited.

I believe that if you marry, then you trust. You should trust the judgment of your spouse. Now that you are married, they are his children too. He should have the right to raise them. Now, if you have a problem on how he sees things, then you need to have a discussion and come to an agreement. You don't want your children to disrespect him and if he can't say anything in the way they are brought up, they won't respect him.

Answer 10

yes i think if they are you step parent then yes they have the right to disipline thier step children if not those kids are going to run all over the parent.