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[quote=Anonymous]Can you have a conversation with your stepson without your husband present? And just explain to him WHY you need him to park on the street. I realize it seems like you shouldn't have to explain what seems obvious, but it might not be to him. I'm guessing your husband is reacting out of guilt and defensiveness (that his child actually has to be told how to be respectful). So just don't have the conversation in front of him. If your stepson complains to your husband and your husband takes his side, that's a BIG issue. Stepmom to an adult stepchild here. We get along very well, always have, and I've been in her life since she was in elementary school. So I understand where OP is coming from - tough love isn't possible when you're not a "real" parent. [/quote]
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