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[quote=Anonymous]I'm with 13:21.  I think your questions/concerns/frustrations are legitemate and that your father and his wife need to be more responsive.  While it's not hard to read into your posts that you have some issues with your dad, I think you've appropriately expressed your concerns to him about his step-daughter's behavior and inquiring about language to use is spot on.  Since your father has not provided that language, you most certainly should communicate directly with his step-daughter when her behavior makes you or your DH uncomfortable or when it's unacceptable.  I also think she, her mother or your father should be responsible for cleaning up after her in the bathroom.  My 8 yo SN child has toileting issues and I would NEVER expect anyone other than DH or I to clean up after him.  I would be appalled knowing he left a mess in someone else's bathroom.  Yeah, it sucks to have to clean up after him but it's our responsibility if he's not capable of doing it  himself.  Since your father has married into this family, he should also be held responsible for assisting his step-daughter.  It shouldn't fall on the mother alone.  I would certainly be clear to him on what your expectations are before they come over again.  If the bathroom is a mess, you should be direct with him, his wife and step-daughter there is a problem with the bathroom and provide them with appropriate materials for cleaning.  Downs may be an explanation for this behavior but it is not an excuse.[/quote]

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