Jeremy Vine discussing step parenting on radio 2

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Just heard it announced.
I will be listening - hope it paints us in a good light

Did it?

I heard some of it. One woman phoned in to announce that you should "love your children as you do your husband from day 1".

Another phoned in to say she was having to leave her husband as he didn't get on with her 21 year old son.

The lady in the studio was very honest when she said she hated being a step mum initially and didn't know her role. She went on to say that she has a great relationship with her step kids now but it took some time to grow.

It wasn't very good. Didn't mention any of the problems we see on here - Disney dads, alienation, different rules in each house, etc.
It just skimmed the surface really as these things do!