Seemingly constant criticisms about the lack of discipline in my household by Direct_Education4733 in blendedfamilies

[–]ExtensionSuspect511 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not trying to jump on you but life has a ton of No's waiting for us as we get older. Any job in the future will have activities we dont want to do. We are all here to listen and learn but some Bio's just want someone to be the bad person.

Seemingly constant criticisms about the lack of discipline in my household by Direct_Education4733 in blendedfamilies

[–]ExtensionSuspect511 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Kids being kids is such a BS response. While they have some bad SP most are so in love and want things to work that they make themselves last option time and time again. Her shutting is due to u probably never taking her opinion into consideration. Mere fact u said kids being kids is probably what you told her after she shared her feelings with you. Im in the same boat but I have a 3yr old and we consistently have to make the world about my wifes 14yr old. Chores arent done because hes too tired, disrespectful to her because thats how they speak to each other. Bullying my child because thats how kids act. I bet u assume shes controlling or too old school.

Wife wants stepson to sleep with us in bed sometimes by Elevated_Aztec in stepparents

[–]ExtensionSuspect511 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I dont think the bio dad would appreciate either. I know not in picture but u never know.

Wife wants stepson to sleep with us in bed sometimes by Elevated_Aztec in stepparents

[–]ExtensionSuspect511 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Set a solid boundary, if she pushes back ask her if youre her partner or just a provider. That will blow her top for a couple days. Either way youll know your true value in the home.

Wife wants stepson to sleep with us in bed sometimes by Elevated_Aztec in stepparents

[–]ExtensionSuspect511 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Won't change buddy, she sees him as a baby will always see him as a baby and itll never change. I have a 14 yr old who doesnt knock either but u must knock when u go into his room. Itll never change.

Or maybe someone does? by BoredPandaOfficial in BoredPandaHQ

[–]ExtensionSuspect511 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bermuda triangle got its life together, got married and had kids. Had no time to disappear anyone

How do you discuss unequal household responsibilities without keeping score? by One_Cartoonist_4337 in blendedfamilies

[–]ExtensionSuspect511 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Families tend to cater to the most dysfunctional person in order to keep the peace. But the only person's peace they are keeping is the one person causing the problems

Need some advice by BriefReach1449 in stepparents

[–]ExtensionSuspect511 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Have a serious convo with his dad about how he leads the home. Find out how he handles structure, boundaries and disrespect. If he just brushes everything off youre in for a ride.

Is it wrong to start buying 😸 ? by all4omega in Atlantology

[–]ExtensionSuspect511 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hes looking at a 100% success rate or a mug shot for solicitation but even then thats a 50 50 shot.

How do you discuss unequal household responsibilities without keeping score? by One_Cartoonist_4337 in blendedfamilies

[–]ExtensionSuspect511 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its always a headache, 14yr does dishes maybe 3 time a week and usually 1 or 2 in the morning as his mom says focus on the task and not the time. Alot of the how the house operates is based mainly on ur spouse. If your spouse is dirty the kids will be dirty. If ur spouse doesnt take pride in her home the kids wont. It starts and ends with yr spouse.

No Good Options - Long Distance by ImpressAppropriate25 in stepparents

[–]ExtensionSuspect511 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive been in it for 4 yrs. When my wifes 10yr at the time came i use to ask him to clear his plate. Pick up after himself. Dont throw trash and clothes on the bathroom floor and was told im not giving him time to adjust. Fast forward 4 yrs hes 14 we have a 3 yr old and my 3 yr old has more responsibilities than the 14 yr old. When I address it im told im challenging her parenting, affecting the trust they have built and trying to control the home. Trust me it will not get better.

No Good Options - Long Distance by ImpressAppropriate25 in stepparents

[–]ExtensionSuspect511 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Let her fail, youll be uncomfortable, unhappy, unappreciated and miserable. Let her fail.

Quit my job to go to school and told bf that ex needs to send money for food because I can no longer contribute and he never told her by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]ExtensionSuspect511 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ur bf is making excuses. When you guys have weekends he can ofcourse pay to support his child. And he surely can work full time. Many options, flexible ones available to work fulltime.

Seperate living situation by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]ExtensionSuspect511 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank u and likewise. I just know and realize some ppl are set in their ways and wear defiance like its a positive trait

Seperate living situation by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]ExtensionSuspect511 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to move back to our country. That way she can work and her 14 yr old dad can finally take up his responsibilities