http://www.momresponds.com/497/hurtful-stepson/ Luise Addresses Your Interests With Wisdom and Love Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:43:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 http://www.momresponds.com/497/hurtful-stepson/#comment-4591 Luise Mon, 12 May 2008 23:05:31 +0000 http://www.momresponds.com/497/hurtful-stepson/#comment-4591 Thanks for your helpful input. Blessings, Luise Thanks for your helpful input. Blessings, Luise

]]> http://www.momresponds.com/497/hurtful-stepson/#comment-4590 A. Mon, 12 May 2008 22:47:21 +0000 http://www.momresponds.com/497/hurtful-stepson/#comment-4590 As a youth development specialist with 20 years of experience working directly with kids, it seems apparent to me that one big problem may be that the step-mother is trying to force a relationship that the stepson did not ask for and does not want. The rules for all the kids in the house should be the same, and should be set by both adults. However, beyond that, once the step-mother lets the son know that she loves him and will be there for him WHEN HE IS READY, she needs to back off and let their relationship develop naturally. As a youth development specialist with 20 years of experience working directly with kids, it seems apparent to me that one big problem may be that the step-mother is trying to force a relationship that the stepson did not ask for and does not want. The rules for all the kids in the house should be the same, and should be set by both adults. However, beyond that, once the step-mother lets the son know that she loves him and will be there for him WHEN HE IS READY, she needs to back off and let their relationship develop naturally.

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