I would if I had the time and resources look after an orphan but WOULDN'T in most circumstances be a stepdad.
Why? If I became a stepdad, I'm dealing with a single mother that might've drove that man out so already a toxic influence on that kid and be planning to drive me out too after draining me. Orphan literally has no one so I'd rather try and help raise them with the sane part of my family than let the state mold them into their toy.
Only exception to being a stepdad is if she's a widow and 100% NOT responsible for in any way his death. Those ones could just be good wife/mother material but fate went fuck you so that's my exception.
Sometimes you can love a kid that isn’t yours. My friend’s son years ago. I would have took him in if it was absolutely necessary (not likely). I also love my niece who’s in-law acquired and would take her in with my wife if necessary.
Yeah, one of my friend’s sons was like that me. I’d take him to fun things occasionally, went to some of his sports, etc. He’s 25 now with his own kid and still one of my better friends. I’d definitely had taken him in, and he stayed with me a couple months a few years ago when he was still trying to figure his life out. Then there’s my cousin’s kid I’ve mentioned in posts, yeah there’s no one in the world that if they were gone tomorrow I’d be more upset over. He’d be welcome here right now if something happened to my parents I’d I wouldn’t even have to think about it.
I would if I had the time and resources look after an orphan but WOULDN'T in most circumstances be a stepdad.
Why? If I became a stepdad, I'm dealing with a single mother that might've drove that man out so already a toxic influence on that kid and be planning to drive me out too after draining me. Orphan literally has no one so I'd rather try and help raise them with the sane part of my family than let the state mold them into their toy.
Only exception to being a stepdad is if she's a widow and 100% NOT responsible for in any way his death. Those ones could just be good wife/mother material but fate went fuck you so that's my exception.
Sometimes you can love a kid that isn’t yours. My friend’s son years ago. I would have took him in if it was absolutely necessary (not likely). I also love my niece who’s in-law acquired and would take her in with my wife if necessary.
Yeah, one of my friend’s sons was like that me. I’d take him to fun things occasionally, went to some of his sports, etc. He’s 25 now with his own kid and still one of my better friends. I’d definitely had taken him in, and he stayed with me a couple months a few years ago when he was still trying to figure his life out. Then there’s my cousin’s kid I’ve mentioned in posts, yeah there’s no one in the world that if they were gone tomorrow I’d be more upset over. He’d be welcome here right now if something happened to my parents I’d I wouldn’t even have to think about it.