2007-03-22 05:32:14 · 3 answers · asked by tamacoon 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
That would depend entirely on the stepchild & how they feel about you.
2007-03-22 05:39:50 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle *The Truth Hurts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It totally depends on the personalities of the step-parent and step-child. Also, their relationship with the bio parents. It can be the hardest role ever. I was a step-child my whole life and there were some awful, hateful, and mean step-dads that I encountered. (My mom was married 5 times)
It has to do with how much you love your spouse and are willing to accept this child that just wants to be loved and accepted. The best advice I could give is: Remember how you were at their age. What kind of kid were you? What did you parents do right...do wrong? Be a better parent/role model than what you had. Do your actions and words make them feel loved, accepted, and part of the family? Nobody is perfect and when you do make a mistake, own up to it and move past it. Don't repeat the same stuff over and over. Really get to know the step-child. Find out what their interests are. You might make a connection.
2007-03-22 07:27:51 · answer #2 · answered by kymmy_kins 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it definitely could be, because there are no blood connections. More children are abused by step fathers than their biological fathers.
I have a step father, (although I was older when he joined our family) but he treats me better than my bio. dad ever did.
2007-03-22 05:45:55 · answer #3 · answered by ~M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋