simplestepmom

Do your stepkids act or dress differently at the two different homes?

We knew the two homes were very different, and that my stepson must adjust when he is at either place. We had not realized just how much he changed between the two! Its like night and day, or Jekyll and Hyde.

At our home, he is particular about his clothes and how they feel or look. He brushes his hair and when brushing his teeth he loves to use that new Listerine for kids and is so proud of how well it proves he brushes. Behavior is a non issue. He is a sarcastic little fellow and sometimes in trying to be funny can get carried away with his comment. But I cannot remember the last time he was disciplined, possibly years ago.

His mother’s home? Well, when we pick him up his clothes are sometimes dirty, or too small but I’m not sure if that is just b/c those items might get stuck at our house. Not a huge problem and the kid is growing fast.  His mother has mentioned that he does not listen and behavior is an issue. And it looks as though this transfers into school. Same clothing issue, with messed and disheveled hair. And every year there are behavior issues that surprise us because we can’t imagine that same kid behaving in such a way.

Isn’t it interesting how one child can act so differently.