New Stepparent, Sassy Teenager
Show Notes
About the Guest
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Maria is a new stepmom with a 15-year-old stepson who she described as sassy and disrespectful. Maria, you’re not alone. Any parent with a teenagerâ€"even a biological parentâ€"recognizes these attitudes. It’s part of the territory. Not knowing your role and having a distant relationship with him doesn’t help either. So, lower your expectations. When you stepson is disrespectful let your husband take the lead. And even though your stepson acts like you’re invisible, don’t disappear. Stay engaged.
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Ron Deal
Ron L. Deal is one of the most widely read and viewed experts on blended families in the country. He is Director of FamilyLife Blended® for FamilyLife®, founder of Smart Stepfamilies™, and the author and Consulting Editor of the Smart Stepfamily Series
I need help, Ron. I’ve got a sassy teenager.
Ron: I need help, Ron. I’ve got a sassy teenager.
Announcer: For FamilyLife Blended®, here’s Ron Deal.
Ron: Maria is a new stepmom with a 15-year-old stepson who she described as passive-aggressive, sassy, and disrespectful. Well, Maria, first of all, you’re not alone. Any parent with a teenager—even a biological parent—recognizes these attitudes. It’s part of the territory (my apologies to any teens listening).
Now, not knowing your role and having a distant relationship with him doesn’t help either. So, lower your expectations. When you stepson is disrespectful let your husband take the lead. And even though your stepson acts like you’re invisible, don’t disappear. Stay engaged and take it one day at a time. For FamilyLife Blended I’m Ron Deal.
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