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Stepparents are always portrayed as evilvillainsin books, television, and movies.
Theyre shown as people who go out of their way to treat their stepchildren badly.
But the teen tried his best to stay neutral until his stepmother tried to cause drama.
Around 13% of adults are stepparents.
This can cause tensions in therelationshipand the connection that people have with their stepchildren.
There are many ways that stepparents can create a healthy and loving atmosphere for the children in the house.
To understand how to do this, we reached out toDr.
Sheryl Ziegler, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and author ofMommy Burnout.
We asked her how a stepparent could integrate themselves into a childs life without overstepping boundaries.
She stated: There is no one single right way to define the role of a stepparent.
It should, however, be a part of ongoing talks between the parents before blending homes and families.
They need to equally prioritize their relationship with the kid and the connection they have with their partners.
Dr. Sheryl also mentioned, I have worked with families who dont discipline each others kids almost at all.
Trouble and turmoil between parents and stepparents can ultimately affect the childs sense of self and their emotions.
It can be easier if you dont have much involvement with this person, at least at first.
Given all of those challenges, this is a very worthwhile relationship to establish and maintain.
Communication is key to making this happen.
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