Stepfamily Association

WHAT'S A STEPMOTHER?

By Kathleen F. Potter*

STEPFAMILIES Quarterly, Winter 1994

Billy liked his Dad's house. Billy could have a snack when he was hungry. When he was finished with dinner, he could go play with his toys in the living room. And if Dad was really busy he would forget to send Billy to bed until 9 o'clock. But after Dad married Jane, Jane moved to Dad's house. Now Dad's house is different. "Is Jane my mom?" Billy asked. "No," said his Dad. "Is Jane my sister?" Billy asked. "No," said his Dad. "Is Jane my aunt?" Billy asked. "No," said his father, �Jane is your stepmother." "Oh," said Billy, but Billy did not know what a stepmother was.

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