Replies to 'We Disagree On Punishment'

Definetly need to do something here. Not so sure divorce is the answer, the name calling and such is going to continue. I think it is about time that you (wheter husband helps or not) step up to the plate and do some disciplining. Everytime you are called a name, take a favorite toy away and they do not get it back til they can start respecting you. Also, when they ask for something, remind them that they are rude and disrespectful to you, therefore you owe them absolutely nothing. Make sure their needs are met and that they know that you love them but other then that, give them nothing. SHow some tough love, if you don't start now, it will get worse and there will be no stopping it. I realize that the daughter is your step daughter and there isn't a whole lot you can do really but you do not have to give in to her, don't be physical in any was, shape or form, as long as she is being rude to you, don't feel obligated to give her anything she asks for. This is the problem with a lot of kids now days, they have paretns like this father and it certainly is sad, they will end up not not getting along woth others as they grow older. Maybe it will take you leaving to wake this father up, not neccessarily divorcing, not at first any way. Actions speak louder then words and remember, we teach people how to treat us, don't let him manipulate you, maybe by getting tough and possibly leaving, he will see the truth for what it is but until then things are not going to change.