New adventures in step-parenting
Ok as you know DH and BM pretty much gave me charge of SD-17 to get her ready to take responsibility for her upcoming baby.
So I started with giving her chores around the house. At first she seemed to get a kick out of doing the work. I had to show her how to dust, sweep and clean a toliet. Hey, I figure she is the one throwing up in it -- she should know how to clean it.
Well last night I came home from jury duty. She was to have vacuumed, sweeped and mopped the house. I checked. She used the little handheld vacuum to go around and pick up only the things she could see...and the mopping...well....I went around with a red dry erase marker and circled all the spots she missed. The floor looked like a blood bath. lol
She had to redo everything when she got home from her friends at 9:30 last night. Complained loudly to her dad and said not a word to me. This morning I explained that you have to do something right the first time -- or do it again. Her comment, "Yeah I know." But she still hugged me as she left for school.
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I'm confused. I read through
I'm confused. I read through some of your old blogs and it seems this child is a bit of a problem. Why are you all of a sudden in charge of her irresponsiblity? Is it because her parents can't handle her?
On the other hand, I liked the fact that she redid everything and still gave you a hug. I can tell she loves and respects you.
Yes she is very
Yes she is very irresponsible. She needs so much guidance, especially now that she is pregnant.
And yes my DH and her BM have asked me to please help straighten her out, if possible.
I can't walk away and leave this train wreck to happen -- if there is a way to stop it. All I can do is try and do what I know worked for my two BSs.