Host: "When my husband found out what Alex had done, he was not happy. We had a long talk with Alex about boundaries and respect. And I have to say, it was a good learning experience for all of us."
At home, the stepson competes for attention with siblings, the father, television, and chores. At work, the stepparent is “captive” in a small room or desk. The stepson may sneak in to secure a private, quiet moment that he cannot get at home.