The Step Parenting ExcursionI am fairly new to step parenting and most of my experiences do not result in “successful” parenting tips ! I’m more in tune with unsolved challenges. I am committed to being a role model to my step children as a Christian parent, as is my husband, but the problem lies in the children’s rejection. Most of them are not accepting the “new family” very well, much less household rules and discipline . There is a lot of rebellion going on in our home. It is nothing like I expected it to be.
As I find useful resources, I will definitely share them with you. Perhaps it is easier to merge a family when the kids are little, but we approached the task during the teenage parenting phase. Things I have learned about merging families… Sorry, the list is so short!
Is merging a family easier than single parenting? When I was a single parent I thought that it would be easier if there was a father figure in the home. After all, a home with a father and a mother is God’s design for families. Neither merging families nor single parenting is easy. Both present unique challenges that nobody is naturally prepared for. I am not familiar with the reaction of young children to step parents, but most teenagers are not prepared to respect parental authority from someone who is not their natural parent. At any rate, respect for both parents in the home is necessary along with mutual respect of the children, thus comes the challenges!
Are you pulling your hair out and desperately seeking help yourself?Step parenting is a developing concept for this Christian parenting website. Here are some articles and resources that you may find relative to your challenges of merging families…Are the kids haviing problems with getting along? Preparing For and Dealing with Adolescence Need a Parenting Tip on Blending Families? How to start a Bible study especially for parents like you! Are you worried about children and teens spending time online? Establishing Parental Authority in Your Household Healing the Hurt and Moving Forward Who is running your household? Raising Teenagers? Inspiring tips... Where to Get Books About Step Parenting Useful Book Reviews Uplifting Worship Music Christian Fellowship Support Groups You can also
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