How do you deal with a difficult stepchild?

Dealing with Difficult Step-Children

1. Expect Step-Children to Have Different Value Systems.
2. Discuss Behavioral Patterns and Observations with your Partner.
3. Let the Parent Take the Lead on Discipline.
4. Check Yourself When Feeling Envy.
5. Honor Needs for Alone Time.
6. Get Outside Help When You Feel Stuck.

How can I be a good stepfather?

5 Ways to Be a Great Stepdad

1. Keep encouraging the children’s relationship with their biological father.
2. Discuss discipline and exercise it with extreme caution.
3. Schedule regular times away from the kids as a couple.
4. Practice acceptance.
5. Don’t force her children to call you “Dad.”

How do you punish a stepchild?

The Do’s and Don’ts of Stepparent Discipline

1. DO keep talking with your spouse.
2. DON’T start with too many changes.
3. DO set up a base level of respect.
4. DON’T be the disciplinarian.
5. DO get to know your stepchild.
6. DON’T be a pushover.
7. DO realize that stepchildren will test you.
8. DON’T take everything personally.

What do you do when you hate your step father?

Originally Answered: What do you do if you hate your step father? If you hate him because he’s just a generic dickhead, or because it sucks being stuck living with him, just keep quietly hating him, try not to rock the boat too much, but don’t feel obligated to take too much crap. Eventually you’ll move out or he will.

Can a stepfather favor one child over another?

This is a two-tiered category: a stepfather can either exhibit favoritism among your children, or he can favor hischildren over yours. Either way, it can be very damaging when he prefers one child over another.

Is it okay for a new stepdad to take the reins?

Not the parent. Having said that, it’s all right for the new stepdad to take it slowly in the beginning and work to build trust and a loving relationship with your kids; but to take the reins from day one is a red flag.