Sometimes the best way to learn is to experience these things for yourself. You probably went through a phase similar to this, and so have many other women. I can see that you care a great deal about your stepdaughter and her well-being, so it's normal that her behavior may make you crazy.
Have empathy and give her all the guidance you can, but try not to have such a degrading or brash tone (like some of your statements above). You ARE her stepmom, so you might not be able to get away with being very heavy handed. She may be more willing to listen and heed to your advice instead of shutting you out based on how you talk to her.
20 year old step- daughter making a fool of herself
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Sometimes the best way to learn is to experience these things for yourself. You probably went through a phase similar to this, and so have many other women. I can see that you care a great deal about your stepdaughter and her well-being, so it's normal that her behavior may make you crazy.
Have empathy and give her all the guidance you can, but try not to have such a degrading or brash tone (like some of your statements above). You ARE her stepmom, so you might not be able to get away with being very heavy handed. She may be more willing to listen and heed to your advice instead of shutting you out based on how you talk to her.