Disiplining in step families.. What do you do??
I have been around my DP's son since 12 months old.. He has lived with us full time til age 2 and now its about 50/50.. Obviously I disipline him.. He is in my care when DP is at work.. DP and I both agree to smack as a last resort so yes I have smacked him.. (Also his mum smacks too). My question isn't related to the smacking so much but more do you think a step parent has the right to disipline? If not, why? and if yes what cicumstances?? I know this can be a tough one and there would be different circumstances involving ages, etc.. I have said I will only disipline DSS if DP is not at home, however even when DP is at home he leaves it all to me. I don't really like that because sometimes I feel its not my right but then I take on every other aspect of mothering to him, and he is like my own so why wouldn't I have the right? Also if I didn't the kid would have no disipline or boundaries as I think DP is lazy TBH..