The Importance of Listening to Your Stepchildren

We got a fascinating letter in response to the Wicked Stepmother's struggle. She writes that any Step Parent struggling with these feelings of subtle or overt repulsion toward their stepchildren urgently needs to work with a great therapist on how to authentically include, welcome, and embrace their stepchildren. I believe the voices of these young children need to be heard and even need to take precedence over their stepparents' limitations or preferences. Yes, you're right. The Step Parents are the grown-ups here,. Young children deserve to be protected, even adults' honest feelings.