Always keep in mind the source. Kids get pulled in so many different ways it is very hard on them and the parents. I remember transision day was always a rough one. What I did notice was the kids acted out more at our house than their dads. I believe it was they felt safer with us so they could let go of thier frustration. Parents play emotional black mail with thier kids in a divorce but it is usually only one, and the one who doesn't gets all the behavior issues because they are safe.
Some of the things my kids say to me as thier step parent could hurt if I took it personaly so I don't. I'm better for it and so are they.
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