Step-parent discipline?

Asked by givans1980 {198}
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4/11/2010 12:10:38 AM

My husband and I have been married for two years now. We have three children from my previous marriage and two children together. He tries to discipline them all the same, but my older children seem to reject his parenting. Is there a way that we should do this differently in order to help there to be more bonding with his step childern? He really does love them, but there is quite obviously a difference in the household as to which children are from our marriage and which are from the previous marriage. Any advice would be amazingly helpful. Thanks.

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Answered by easilyamused17 {163}
4/11/2010 3:36:17 PM

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If your husband were to dedicate one on one days with your children from your previous marriage, I think it would help your older children bond with your husband and therefore, respect him. Raising teenagers is difficult and especially difficult when blending families. While you need to maintain structure and order within your family, it's important that your children feel loved and secure within the family structure. I think that because you sense a divide between the family, you should make every effort to encourage communication and bonding moments. Maybe suggest your husband go away for one weekend with just your older children (and let them decide when they would like to visit)?

Blended families are becoming more and more these days. I have a son and am fixing to get married. I have found that I unknowingly prevent my fiance from disipling my son the way he should be allowed to. So I agree that your husband may need some one on one bonding to hash things out with the older kids. - candicebrown 4/12/2010 12:27:20 PM | Flag

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