I'm wondering if anyone has tried counseling and had it be successful? My SD has my husband wrapped around her little finger and he doesn't see it. She's turned into a spoiled little brat!!!! If she doesn't like what you tell her she whines, argues and/or throws a fit. My husband will yell and tell her to stop or she'll have to go to her room or go to bed early but then never follows through. When I try to talk to him about it he is very defensive of her and feels like I'm telling him how to parent and we end up fighting. Has anyone experienced this and gone to counseling with success?

I need help! I got married a week ago...supposed to be some of the happiest days of my life. Instead i have a 10 year old step daughter that acts like shes possessed everytime she gets upset. Her dad was gone and i needed to go to the grocery store and she flipped out because she told me she didn't want to go. I tried to talk to her and she continues to scream and tell me how much she hates me. I don't know how to handle her. She has no respect for me or anything i have to say unless its in her favor. Advice please!!! Help!! What do u do with a kid who doesn't listen?