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Step son not coming over

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lanadeeroy · 24/07/2023 20:23

We have been having issues with stepson since our wedding a year ago. I think it mainly stemmed from a few issues we have had with his mum, she started demanding more money and things became tense between us all.

Long story short he was incredibly rude & disrespectful to me recently, the worst its ever been. Dh told him to apologise but he said no.

We are due to have him tomorrow he has said he doesn't want to which is fine, but now DH is pandering to him and offering to take him out for some 1 on 1 time so that he can see him but ss doesn't have to come over.

AIBU to think that is the worst thing to do? Surely this gives the impression that he doesn't actually have to apologise and that he in some way isnt at fault? It's as if DH is rewarding him.

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Justcallmebebes · 24/07/2023 20:30

I think you have to look at it from his point if view. If you've always had a reasonable relationship and this happened shortly after you married, there's surely a link?

One on one with his dad sounds exactly what he needs and I think you have to put your grievances aside

Marblessolveeverything · 24/07/2023 20:28

No it's basic level parenting.

Denying access of a child to their parents is emotional abuse. You don't use emotional abuse to discipline.

How old is the child and what is the specific behaviour. Discipline should be proportional to the behaviour.

Valid8me · 24/07/2023 20:26

How old is he?

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