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StepParenting: Can You Raise Another’s Child As Your Own?

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There are more blended families today than ever before, in which people marry, have children, divorce and remarry. It's a situation in which another adult, often with their own children, is brought into the family. It's not easy being a step parent. Whether the marriage ended through divorce or the death of a parent, often children are resentful of anyone who attempts to step in and take their place in the family. There are well known fairytales about the "evil stepmother" who mistreats the child that is not her own. And how does a man step in and raise another man's son, especially if the boy is in his teen years and is seeing himself as the "man of the house"? Myeka joins us to share insight on step parenting and things to consider before you marry someone with children or marry someone you expect to help raise your children,

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