I am very happy that this site exists to help stepparents vent about their stepkids and this is my first blog entry so here goes... I have known my stepchildren for 8+ years now and overall they are pretty good although they are going through a time of testing boundaries with my husband and I. I do try to talk with them about school, friends, and their lives and they are pretty open with me however I get really upset when they break house rules or if they act disrespectful. My stepson is 18 and now thinks that he can do whatever he wants in our house (our=hubby and I).