Stepparenting: Talk to the Hand
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About the Guest
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This is frustrating because you are trying as hard as you can but the door is closed. So, what do you do? Well, you start by respecting their posture. I mean, you could try and force your way in but we all know that’s not going to work. Essentially, do what Jesus does with us when we close ourselves off from him. Stand at the door and gently knock. Talk to them through the door and tell them you’re going to be there when they finally open the door. Then, love them as best you can until they do.
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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
Ron, what do you do if you’re trying to bond with a stepchild, but all they say is, “Talk to the hand”?
Ron: Ron, what do you do if you’re trying to bond with a stepchild, but all they say is, “Talk to the hand”?
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Ron: This is really frustrating because you are motivated and you’re trying as hard as you can, but the door is closed. So, what do you do? Well, you can start by respecting their posture. I mean, you could say, “You’re going to like me whether you want to or not” and you could try and force your way in—but we all know it’s not going to work.
Essentially, what you should do is what Jesus does with us when we close ourselves off from him. Stand at the door and gently knock. Talk to them through the door, let them know you aren’t going to leave, and that you’re going to be there when they finally open the door. And then, love them as best you can until they do. For FamilyLife Blended I’m Ron Deal.
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