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ArsenicFaceCream · 03/08/2014 13:20

Thanks for the name dozie Grin

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whyonearthdoyouthink · 03/08/2014 19:30

Boundaries are generally harder to instill in SCs though and especually for a SP who cant be expected to do eveything a parent does but not actually have a "say". I have been a SP LP and for want of a better word - SP was undoubtedly the hardest.

SD was encouraged to lie to us and disregard our "rules" and punish us by not coming up if we dared to say no to her. The end result is an 18 year old who lies as a way of life.

No matter what examples we set - that only works where there is a mutually respectful relationship between households and a respectful relationship between SP and bio parent (and I only use that terminology for explanation), if buo parent doesnt respect sps views on children, or mum and dad dont respect each other - it is impossible to raise respectful and caring children.

ArsenicFaceCream · 03/08/2014 19:30

and if kindness is expressed often, alongside boundaries and respect, they will learn

Yes! Which can be hard (my DSS was involved in minor criminality - some time ago, his mother had troubles etc etc), and you need positive people backing you up in your resolve.

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whyonearthdoyouthink · 03/08/2014 19:31

*and for want of a better word a 2 parent parent

ArsenicFaceCream · 03/08/2014 19:32

It is far from easy without all the adults on board why Sad

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whyonearthdoyouthink · 03/08/2014 19:34

I cannot understand for the life of me how some parents cannot see the damage they cause their children when then encourage lying, disrespect and yoy arent part of that family views - a childs nrp - be that mum or dad, is half of the make up of that child.

ArsenicFaceCream · 03/08/2014 19:35

Have some Brew and Cake whyonearth

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FlossyMoo · 03/08/2014 19:43

I agree why it is part of the reason I feel being positive towards DSC is so important when they have a parent who is vindictive/has an agenda or is lazy.

The SP is generally targeted as the baddie. The toxic one who must be hated and not respected. For me remaining positive towards the SDC's and not unduly critical to your DP about them can make a difference and changes the tensions surrounding the SP relationship.

hoobypickypicky · 03/08/2014 19:46

why, when my own DC were younger and for once it appeared (but was not to be) that ex-H wanted to see them I asked to meet his DP.

She seemed mighty surprised when I told her that unless they were completely unfair and unreasonable (e.g. my infant DC were told they couldn't have dinner because they'd not picked up a toy), I fully expected them to abide by her home and family rules. So, if she said in this house there's no pudding unless you've eaten at least some dinner, that was what my DC must do.

TBH I was surprised that she was surprised.

Fairenuff · 03/08/2014 19:48

Boundaries are generally harder to instill in SCs though and especually for a SP who cant be expected to do eveything a parent does but not actually have a "say".

Again, why, I have to say I totally agree with you. This is why the sp and their partner need to agree the parenting rules. They cannot have any say in what goes on in the ex's house but they can enforce 'my house, my rules'.

The adults need to work together. A step parent has no say whatsoever if they live with the bio parent who does not set boundaries. That is the most difficult situation to be in and would get to the point where the sp has to decide if they want to continue in a relationship like that, or whether they can thrash it out with their partner and come to some sort of resolution.

FlossyMoo · 03/08/2014 20:02

hooby I cannot find the thread you hat bombed Sad

Waltermittythesequel · 03/08/2014 20:07

why of course you're not through it, that was stupid of me. But I am glad that it didn't completely destroy you. You are a phenomenonly strong person.

Your SS, even before the nightmare, treated you appallingly even based on that one example.

I think the problem is that the sc aren't always as bad as someone thinks in that situation. And sometimes it's beneficial to have that pointed out.

I remember sd said something awful about my db (not abuse). He wasn't even in the house when he supposedly attacked her (shoved her out of a room).

I felt like I really hated her then. She said pretty quickly that she'd made it up. She also said there were drugs in my house! Completely out of left field that one - it was so bizarre!

From another parenting website I learned coping mechanisms, I learned tolerance and communication, I learned that I was entitled to feel all the negative things I was feeling about that situation and for a time but not for her and not forever.

I had the option to split from dh and I don't think there was any harm in having that pointed out to me. Sometimes it's beneficial for someone to say "you can leave. You don't deserve this".

I chose to stay and work through it.

I'm glad I did. It took perseverance, mutual respect and constant communication on all sides.

Now I truly love her and we are getting ready to welcome her own ds.

My long winded point is that the posters who don't agree with someone on here are trying to offer alternative opinions, are trying to say hating is a) pointless and b) detrimental but also c) completely unreasonable at times.

That's not judgement! That's life.

And if someone turns nasty on a thread well, I will always reserve the right to call him/her on it because why should I or anyone else put up with that?!

FlossyMoo · 03/08/2014 20:12

Good points made Walt

And it wasn't long winded at all....zzzzzzzzzzzzz Grin Grin

Waltermittythesequel · 03/08/2014 20:13

Grin Grin

Eat your hat!

ArsenicFaceCream · 03/08/2014 20:14

Excellent post Walter Smile

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Fairenuff · 03/08/2014 20:14

It's here Flossy.

Page 2 Grin

hoobypickypicky · 03/08/2014 20:15

The Hat Bombing Thread

I didn't mean to hat bomb it! It's a nice thread!

FlossyMoo · 03/08/2014 20:15

Is it chocolate flavoured because I have a mega craving for a Galaxy Ripple Smile

hoobypickypicky · 03/08/2014 20:15
  • meet, not meets! Oh for god's sakes Hoobs, get a grip!
Waltermittythesequel · 03/08/2014 20:17

Oh I'd love some choccie right now!

FlossyMoo · 03/08/2014 20:18

PMSL OMG hooby!

I don't know what's worse the fact that you hat bombed an innocent thread or that they didn't even acknowledge you Grin Grin

ArsenicFaceCream · 03/08/2014 20:20

Klaxon!! A case for for our positive problem solving approach Smile

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/stepparenting/2149783-Nits-furious-again-and-practical-question

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hoobypickypicky · 03/08/2014 20:21

Flossy, I'm distraught that they didn't appreciate my inadvertent hat. Distraught I tell ye!

Fairenuff · 03/08/2014 20:22

On it!

FlossyMoo · 03/08/2014 20:26

Go for it Fair

Even the most boring of oops wrong thread gets a few comments but your hilarious hat bomb only received 1 out of sympathy I think Shock

You will be forever known as HoobsTheHatBomber