Dear Valued Users,
It's with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of StepTalk.org on August 31st, 2025.
This decision wasn't an easy one. For over twenty years, StepTalk has been a source of support for stepparents around the world! However, over the years, the costs associated with maintaining and upgrading the site to remain secure, meet current standards and maintain availability have become unsustainable.
We are incredibly grateful for your support, contributions and the community you've helped us build. Your engagement has made StepTalk.org a special place and we cherish the memories and connections made here.
We would especially like to thank Aniki for volunteering to be a moderator and for caring so much.
Thank you for being a part of our journey and we wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Dawn and The StepTalk Team
Comments
He's 18 you shouldn't have to
He's 18 you shouldn't have to do ANY of the above....please don't ever feel like you are obligated to get a grown @ss kid out of bed and off to school....not your responsibility or problem!
Yes, this. And especially not
Yes, this. And especially not a rude and entitled kid who isn't your biological son.
Let your SO handle (or not handle) his son.
I don't get how kids cna be
I don't get how kids cna be that way... By the time I was like 16 I was up and out of the house before my parents were even AWAKE.
Not your problem!!!
SD is 17 and I don't do
SD is 17 and I don't do anything when she oversleeps for school or work. Not my problem. Generally, MR. ED hollers up the stairs for her to get her bum out of bed before he leaves for work, but if she goes back to sleep...her poor choice for staying up face-timing til 3am. If the truancy cops ever showed up, I'd gladly welcome them in and point them in her direction.
I agree that this isn't your
I agree that this isn't your problem!
However... If he doesn't graduate, he can't get into the military... that might mean you have him in your home longer. I am not saying drive him or get overly involved BUT I would beat on his door and yell "Get your butt out of bed, the bus will be here in 20!" just once if he isn't up and going that morning. If he doesn't get up after that, hands off- Dad's problem.
18 is legally an adult but mentally still growing and learning.
Just tell DH to handle it.
Most of all you do not want SS staying all day in the house playing video games. First thing gaming system goes. Next is cellphone ect
I hate when the skids stay
I hate when the skids stay home fromschool for any reason. I work afternoons and the morning is my time. Just their presence in the home irks me.