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Hello. If anyone can offer advice I will be greatful...
I have 16year old step daughter. Her mum allows her boyfriend to sleepover. I mind but don't get a say. Tonight, the boyfriend was staying even though my stepdaughter is away. Am I wrong to get wound up by this?
Alex
No you not wrong in being up set , you clearly care about the her .
what if you sat them both down you and rest of you family and talk about want they want out life , school , college , unit , work ect . talk about " being safe " and working on their life goals .
That way they may have a clearer look on life and you well be able to support her with her goals and " keep an eye on him " lool .
YOU'R hearts in the right place my friend . Your only looking after her .
I would say that the first conversation you need to have is with your wife, rather than your step-daughter. Until you are both consistent with what you want, you aren't going to get anywhere with your step-daughter.