11-08-2006, 07:20 AM
It seems to me as if it is related to not having her mother around.
She sounds like a strong-willed little lady, with clear ideas of what she wants and how, and I am sure she will get far in life.This web page might be of help to you.
Nevertheless, as an immature child she does not have the benefit of experience you as an adult have, and while a certain amount of resentment to a new member of the family is natural, I think it is important that one expects respect for all members of the family.
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She sounds like a strong-willed little lady, with clear ideas of what she wants and how, and I am sure she will get far in life.This web page might be of help to you.
Nevertheless, as an immature child she does not have the benefit of experience you as an adult have, and while a certain amount of resentment to a new member of the family is natural, I think it is important that one expects respect for all members of the family.
I found this article on being a stepmother Which you might find helpful.