Step-parents have a difficult job to do . They have to strike a balance between being supportive of the kids and keeping their distance. Every relationship is different, of course, but it's usually better to meet the kid where they're at instead of forcing a certain dynamic onto them. This is especially true when their biological parent is deceased. Any gesture that makes it seem like you're trying to ‘replace’ them will not be met well, and you'll probably lose them forever. This is true when…

She wants her share

She's lost her passion

That's not bullying

18 years old and already a landlord?

They have no right to tell her what to do with her hair

“Parentification” is a word that we should all come to learn, and fight against

Evil stepmom much?

The most wholesome father-daughter duo

Who's fault is it?

Little known gluten fact–if the sandwich is free, apparently that means your kid is no longer allergic

She just stood up for herself

She needs some real consequences

She's got to be joking

Did I mention this was his 4th broken engagement?

That's not right