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What are some things a step-parent should never do?

Posted - September 11, 2017
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  • 34297
    Bad mouth the other parent. 
      September 11, 2017 5:25 PM MDT
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  • 585
    Be too lax on a rule that another parent previously enforced. Not fair to play "good cop" and make the other one look bad.
      September 11, 2017 5:50 PM MDT
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  • 5808
    beat up their step kids...
      September 11, 2017 5:58 PM MDT
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  • 7126
    Try to take the place of a parent.
    Become the primary disciplinarian.
    Prevent spouse from spending time with their child.
    Argue with the other parent.
    Make the child feel pressured to forge a bond.
    Overstep boundaries between the two parents.
      September 11, 2017 6:08 PM MDT
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  • 2327
    Wish I could like this twice. 
      September 11, 2017 7:08 PM MDT
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  • 7126
    Aww.... thanks righty!
      September 11, 2017 7:16 PM MDT
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  • 2327
    Corporal punishment. If that happens, they deserve some themselves. 
      September 11, 2017 7:09 PM MDT
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  • 3523
    Completely cut their step-children from their birth parent.
      September 12, 2017 5:14 AM MDT
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  • 11015
    Marry their step-child.

    This post was edited by Jane S at October 20, 2017 12:07 PM MDT
      September 12, 2017 5:25 AM MDT
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  • 87
    Take cues on their parenting choices from pornos.
      September 12, 2017 6:58 AM MDT
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  • 2657
    One thing my stepdad never did and I never did was try to replace the other parent or make the stepchildren call you mom or dad. Here is a helpful article:

    https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2013327?q=stepparents&p=par
    https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2013327?q=stepparents&p=par

    KEYS TO FAMILY HAPPINESS

    Dealing With Those Outside Your Stepfamily

    MARGARET,* A STEPMOTHER IN AUSTRALIA: “My husband’s ex-wife told the children not to listen to anything I said—even something as simple as ‘Remember to brush your teeth.’” Margaret feels that her marriage suffered as a result of that divisive tactic.

    Stepfamilies face unique and often challenging relationships with those outside their household.* Most stepparents must deal with the child’s other parent when it comes to such issues as visitation, discipline, and financial support. Friends and relatives too may struggle to adapt to new family members. Consider how advice from the Bible can help your stepfamily to meet those challenges.

    RELATIONSHIP 1: THE CHILD’S OTHER PARENT

    ...
    n This post was edited by texasescimo at October 20, 2017 12:07 PM MDT
      October 4, 2017 7:26 AM MDT
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  • 1326
    The stepparent should never try to replace the parent.
      February 16, 2018 11:34 PM MST
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