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Below, youll find a story that a concerned parent recentlysharedon the Am I the [Jerk]?
According to thePew Research Center, 16% of kids in the United States live in blended families today.
And the U.S. Census Bureau reports that 1,300new stepfamiliesform every single day.
But just because its common to be in a blended family doesnt mean that its always easy.
Kids may be holding out hope their parents will get back together, so the new partner is unwelcome.
Relationship dynamics can also depend on whether or not the stepparent has children already.
As far as this specific situation, Ginger says that it sounds very distressing but also really odd.
Id have a lot of questions for the mom about whats really going on.
It sounds like there are some communication problems between the parent and their daughter.
Thats what the parent should focus on.
And according to Kristen atStepMomming, stepparenting teens can be compared to surviving a minefield.
To navigate this delicate situation, Kristen recommends that spouses be on the same page as their partner.
Its also important to be realistic and prepare yourself for some uncomfortable moments.
Whether the teen hurls cruel words at you or ignores you completely, try not to take it personally.
Another important tip that the woman in this story certainly could have benefitted from is: remain calm.
At the end of the day, youre an adult, and theyre not.
Immature behavior can be excused in teens, to a certain extent.
But as the stepparent, you should know better.
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