12 yr old SD has had a history of telling lies. Ex. Accused her dad of physical and sexual abuse, pulling her teeth with pliers, making her wear the same underwear for 7 days straight, locking her in closet. BM took father back to court with these allegations. Judge seen right through the lies and ordered family counseling which is where SD admitted to the lies and about a years worth of sessions finally improved her behavior. Fast forward 3 years and things have taken a darker turn her behavior is worse. SD slapped her SB while visiting our neighbors.

I am new to step parenting and to blogging.  I have a major concern with my new spouse and his discipline style.  First, a little background.  we got married september 2017 and dated since 2015.  we both have the same wants from our childeren: we want them to be respectful, clean up after themselves, do what they are told. the usual stuff.  but we have different ways of getting the kids to do those things.