I've read a few posts on here recently about older step children who see dad and sometimes step mums too, as cash cows. They demand money and stuff (phones, laptops, hair straighteners etc etc) whilst being rude sometimes only contacting dad or step mum to demand and then disappear until the next "I want"
It often seems on these threads that dad is so fearful he could loose his child's affections he gives in and facilitates the child's poor behaviour making it worse.
Sometimes an ex worsens the scenario by prompting the kids to pump dad/step mum for cash/ stuff.
DP and I aren't facing this scenario atm the mo as DSD is only 6.
Reading these thread's it's my view that trying to buy a child's affection is the high road to hell.
I'm interested in the thoughts/experiences of those who are or have been there. I hope we never have to face similar situations with DSD in the future.
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"Can't buy me love" - Older stepkids, their demand's for money and lurking ex's
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ElenorRigby · 15/05/2009 23:06
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