When stepkids disrespect
Disrespect in a relationship is never okay, and should not be tolerated. It takes away the joy a relationship should bring. This required respect extends beyond a couple and to their children, and a family structure like having stepchildren can come with a host of problems that can escalate if not addressed from inception.
Many people who have taken on the step-parent role allow, or ignore disrespect, in an effort to keep peace, and some are even fearful of losing their relationships.
We asked, should a woman allow her stepchildren to disrespect her without taking a stance because she is fearful of losing her relationship?
DN:
No, a woman should not sit and take abuse and disrespect from her man’s children because she’s afraid he might leave her. If that is the case, she is much better off being single.
CA:
I recently had a major fallout with my man’s eldest daughter who thought she should get attention and I should be pushed aside. Here is the thing, she is 30 years old and still fighting for attention. I brought it to her father’s attention and he turned around and cursed me out. I was ready to walk out of that relationship because I am not going to sit in a relationship and tolerate disrespect.
CR:
I would rather lose the relationship than take that. I personally despise the idea of being a stepmother so I ensure basically that I erase the chance of dealing with those situations.
Dena:
I think it is best she say it to her man and if he doesn’t address it, she should consider leaving that man because that relationship will continue to be unhappy. Life is pretty much black and white.
Nadine:
I have several stepchildren and I treat them like my very own so if one disrespects, I handle it. I do not allow that to interfere with my relationship. It all comes down to the standards a woman sets.
