My mom and I get along, but my step-dad interferes


My mom usually lets me do what I want (within reason), but when my step-dad comes, it's always what he wants.

 

I try to tell my mom all the time but she always sides with him. I can never find time to talk about it. I wish we could find time for just us.

 

Sorry you’re feelin’ like your step-dad is interfering with the way your mom parents you. It’s a tricky situation, cause you’re used to listening to what your mom says, but not an additional parenting figure.

Your step-dad might have different ways of parenting than your mom, and that can cause problems when they don’t give you the same freedoms (especially when your step-dad overrules your mom).

You say that you can’t find time to talk about it, but this sounds like something you need to find time to talk about, for your sake and your mom’s. If you bring it up in front of your step-dad, that puts your mom in a tough sitch, cause she might want him to feel that he has a voice in the family.

If your mom knew you were feeling this way, I’m sure she’d want to discuss it and would also want to have some time for just the two of you.


Instead of silently fuming, express your feelings privately with your mom. Maybe before bed, or on a weekend—at least let her know that you need to have a chat, and schedule a time to do it.
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by Lindsey Silken | 2/1/2016
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