However, we want to be able inform my family ( who live overseas or out of state) that we would like ( if they want to, not obligated to) give money towards my child's and soon to be, his stepchild's college fund.
Keep in mind that when you married your spouse, your stepchild's family dynamics took an abrupt turn.
Nonetheless, I hope Jin finds out and beats him like a ginger stepchild.
One of the most important steps you will ever take as a stepparent is to show respect for your stepchild's feelings and beliefs.
Recognize, however, that your stepchild needs to be able to freely express her love for her other parent.
Stepparents may face a similar situation, since stepparents, unless they legally adopt a stepchild, have no legal rights with regard to custody or visitation.
Stepparents must assume parental roles before there is an emotional bond with the stepchild and are often required to make instant adjustments to a parental role.
The relationship that you desire with your stepchild may take several months or even years.
The role of the stepparent and status in the family is often unclear with regard to authority, level of involvement with the stepchild, and discipline.
The term stepchild used to refer to orphans who lost their parents, and stepfather/stepmother used to refer to individuals who became parents to an orphan.
This newest bastard stepchild from the unholy matrimony of Daimler Benz and Chrysler just plain looks like ass.
Well, try to look at the situation from your stepchild's point of view.
Whether your stepchild is with you on a daily basis, or you see him or her every other weekend, there may be another entity in the wings who influences the stepchild in many of his or her actions.