The man has raised his step-daughter from the age of one and treated her like his own. When she started arguing that he wasn’t her “real” Dad, he decided to give her a taste of her own medicine, and she didn’t like it one bit.
Loss of Her Biological Parent
Because her own Father had passed away just before she was born, the man had stepped in as a father figure after meeting and marrying her mother. He tried to be the best stepfather he could be and thought the world of her.
A Strong Bond
Having raised her from such a young age, they’d formed a strong bond, and he felt as though she was his own daughter. He treated her the same way as he did his son. He never tried to replace her father, but he wanted her to have a strong male role model in her life.
Knew How to Discipline
She’d always been a great kid, so he hadn’t needed to work hard to discipline her. Now and again, when she pushed boundaries, he’d stepped in and tried to teach her values and morals with gentle but firm discipline.
Tricky Teens
When she turned fifteen, she seemed to change into a different person overnight. She’d argue back and cause tension for no reason. At times, she’d do things on purpose to start arguments with both parents. The stepfather knew that it was just a phase and she’d come out of it.
Supportive and Understanding Parents
Everyone knew that teenagers were hard work, so he and his wife tried not to give her a hard time. They always encouraged her to open up and talk about things that were bothering her. They had to bite their tongues a lot, but teenagers didn’t respond well to harsh punishments.
She Was Starting to Rebel
Things took a turn for the worse when she started to rebel against things her parents told her. She’d stay out later than she was supposed to or “forget” to call or text when she’d promised to stay in touch.
Time to up the Ante
When the rebellion got out of hand, her mother and stepfather decided it was time for some tough love. They started to ground her when her behavior was poor or provided some form of punishment to help her understand what she’d done wrong.
Things Get Personal
On one occasion, when she’d rebelled against yet another thing that had been asked of her, her stepfather gave her a talking to and grounded her. She started shouting and screaming uncontrollably and told him, “You’re not even my Dad; I don’t have to do anything you tell me!”
Deeply Hurt at Her Words
The stepfather was really upset at her cruel words. Although he knew that she was just lashing out and having a teenage tantrum, it still deeply hurt him. He’d tried his best to love and support her and felt shocked at her admission.
A Firm Rebuke
Despite the upset he felt, he remained firm when he responded to her. “I’m still your legal guardian for the next three years, and as long as you’re in my house, you’ll follow my rules!”
A Tense Few Days
Things were uncomfortable for a few days, but he was glad that he stood his ground and his wife was in firm agreement. His stepdaughter mainly stayed in her bedroom, texting on her phone and listening to music. She hardly spoke when she came downstairs.
Flying His White Flag
In an attempt to ease the tension, he asked her to visit the grocery store with him to give them some time together. He thought it would be a good way to have a talk with her and get their relationship back on track.
A Bad Attitude
When he politely asked her if she wanted to join him, she gave him a blunt “no!” Then, she opened the fridge and demanded, “Get me some food. I’m hungry!” He couldn’t believe how rude she was being!
Gives as Good as He Gets
Angry at her response, the stepfather decided to give her a taste of her own medicine. He walked out of the room and called over his shoulder, “Hey, Hungry, I’m not your Dad!”
A Mixed Response
Their other son found the comment hilarious and started laughing uncontrollably. The stepdaughter was quiet and looked really embarrassed. To make matters worse for the stepdaughter, his wife said, “Don’t stoop down to her level!”
A Fantastic Dad Joke
As he walked out of the room, he felt really pleased with his Dad joke. Personally, he thought it was hilarious, and clearly, his son did too! He never wanted to upset his stepdaughter, but he’d had enough of hearing the same old insult over and over again.
Wracked with Guilt
Although he felt quite satisfied that he’d played his stepdaughter at her own game, he couldn’t help but feel guilty. He was concerned he’d upset her, and that wasn’t his intention. He wondered if he’d gone too far and been an irresponsible parent.
Breaking the Ice
After dinner, which she didn’t show up for, he went up to her bedroom and apologized for being insensitive. He told her that throughout her life, he’d changed her diapers, taught her to do things, met her boyfriend, and planned to help her through college. He told her, “You’re stuck with me, kid!” She cried, and they hugged each other.
Making Things Official
A few months later, the stepfather legally adopted his stepdaughter, so he’s now legally her parent. She was super happy about it. She’ll need a new insult from this point forward, though!
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