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Sibling Rivalry: Blended Family Problems
Sibling rivalry in the context of a blended family presents unique challenges for parents.
It's only natural for a parent to feel more protective of his/her own biological child, but is it wise to show favoritism to your biological children over your stepchildren?
It's not a matter of you not having a right to love your biological child more intensely than your stepchild, it's more a matter of how doing so affects your stepchild.
Good Parenting Action Points:
Do you have Parenting ideas or secrets to share or have a question?
You can Write to Linda!.
Include your first initial and last name and put the word PARENTING in the subject.
I'll try to use your contribution in a future column.
(Please note that these columns are written several weeks in advance so publishing it will be delayed accordingly.)
Hope this helps tame some of your day-to-day little beasties.
Linda
