Now that I have your attention, here’s what I really think about the continued comments I’m receiving on my Selfish Stepparenting? post: They are poignant, revealing, and I think important to the types of dialogues we have and continue to have in and about stepfamilies. These comments raise some provocative questions, such as: What does a child most need from his/her stepparent? Can or should the love between stepparent and stepchild be compared with the love between bio parent and child? Is zigzag evolution a real, felt dynamic in stepfamilies?
I hope you post your comments, or if you don’t want to go public, send me e-mail at info@dianefromme.com.
Mama J is a writer, parent, and stepparent in Northern Colorado. Check out her book project, Stepparenting the Grieving Child, at www.dianefromme.com. Coming Soon: News on the preview audio!
Tags: bio families, selfishness, stepfamilies, unconditional love, withholding love, zigzag evolution