My teenage stepson told me I am not his real parent when I tried to discipline him and my spouse just stood there saying nothing and I felt completely powerless.
More people experience this than they realize.
Stepparents exist in an impossible liminal space where they bear responsibility for children who can reject their authority by invoking biological hierarchy.
“Where Are You with Punishment consequences and natural boundaries?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.