You hit the nail on the head! This is exactly where my sister feels her back is against the wall. I think she really didn't realise what she signed up for or at the least, she didn't realise that it would come to this.
Thanks Lee, I actually agree with you on all points but keep in mind that his parents have 50/50 custody every week. He stays with his mom Sunday through Tuesday and dad Wednesday through Saturday. Rotating the extra day every other week between his parents.
Myself and sister both agree he needs to maybe take up a sport or hobby, book reading club, etc. He refuses. He did get a skateboard and the skatepark is in walking distance from my sister's house but he has only gone a few times.
She mentioned that his teachers have not recognized the issues at hand and she doesn't believe she has the authority to speak with the school or teachers. If his parents found out she took these actions it would be war.
The judge granted the divorce long before my sister started dating him
I agree with the marriage counseling and they did try it for some time but her husband is in denial and defensive and won't acknowledge or take action.
Never do they discuss this in his presence. They talk about outside on their patio with the glass door shut or when he is at his moms house
Because his parents are not on board, they would be upset with her and would feel she is not to make decisions or take action as she is "only the step mom".
Maybe I wasn't clear enough. I mentioned she does get along with her step son. She is fighting to get him and blames her husband and ex for refusing to get him help. She does not blame her step son, she is fighying FOR HIM but his own parents ARE NOT.
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You hit the nail on the head! This is exactly where my sister feels her back is against the wall. I think she really didn't realise what she signed up for or at the least, she didn't realise that it would come to this.Thanks for reading and your input.