We have three teenagers who stay with us almost full time. With teenagers come teenage problems; drink, sex, drugs, school, college etc. My SD has come to me for advice on contraception, I've given her options and told her if she chooses an option I can help her but she will need to let her mother know what her plans are. Speaking to OH, his first reaction is "I need to speak to her mum first before we make any decisions". AIBU to feel like I deal with all the technicalities of the problems they have including sorting them out, only for it to be have to be run past his ex first for her seal of approval before I can continue? Is four years of parenting teenagers not enough to allow me to be a firm part of this decision and guidance? Should I just back out completely and leave it to her to sort herself without being able to guide because I'm not enough of a parent?! Will broach the subject with OH; just a bit fed up of feeling like the "extra" parent.
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trustpilot · 03/07/2019 15:54
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