DH is angry at me because I refused to take care of his kids during the week

[madfoodie]

I agree there's no purpose of then being there if they can't spend time with him.

[WickedPissah]

Those poor kids. I really hate to hear step parents who knowingly married a partner with children behave this way. “My kids, his kids”. What ever happened to OUR kids. Ugh

It sucks for the dad as well not only does he have to support his wife but in order for him to have his kids he has to pay for day care on top of paying child support.

He doesnt support me.

Uh huh

[Anonymous 1]

It sucks for the dad as well not only does he have to support his wife but in order for him to have his kids he has to pay for day care on top of paying child support.

He doesnt support me.

Uh huh

We split finances and each contribute

[Oliviasmom72]

How old are the kids? I would help out for a couple weeks. You married into this and it sounds like you don't work so its expected you would help with his kids. Not every day though and if he works all week then his summer visits need to be shortened to something reasonable.

[WickedPissah]

How old are the kids? I would help out for a couple weeks. You married into this and it sounds like you don't work so its expected you would help with his kids. Not every day though and if he works all week then his summer visits need to be shortened to something reasonable.

This.

There is no way I would support a grown adult that can't do anything to help out.

[Anonymous 1]

How old are the kids? I would help out for a couple weeks. You married into this and it sounds like you don't work so its expected you would help with his kids. Not every day though and if he works all week then his summer visits need to be shortened to something reasonable.

8 and 9

I dont mind helping. I dont care if they come for a few weeks just not every single week. DH wants them there the whole summer even though he isnt willing to take any time off

[carterscutie85]

I will watch my stepkids in a jam but no way would I ever watch them in your scenario. I have a 6 month old and so not trying to deal with them on top of my 10 year old alone.

[Msprekteacher]

I am not surprised you miss the meaning of “poor kids”. I expect nothing less from you based on your post. Again, those poor kids.

Those poor kids. I really hate to hear step parents who knowingly married a partner with children behave this way. “My kids, his kids”. What ever happened to OUR kids. Ugh

The poor kids that are spending the summer doing fun things with their mom? Lol

There is nothing wrong with thinking they should be able to spend time with their mom or dad.

The fact is that they are not "our" kids... They have a mom who they live with the majority of the time.

[That'swhatshesaid]

I never understand these posts. You marry a man with young kids and then are baffled that they are there? Whatever. That said if he is working all summer and you don't want them he should have signed them up for a camp so they could have some fun activities. He failed by assuming you would sit with them.

I don't get it either. Do they think the step kids magically disappear after the wedding?

[Anonymous 5]

I will watch my stepkids in a jam but no way would I ever watch them in your scenario. I have a 6 month old and so not trying to deal with them on top of my 10 year old alone.

Color me shocked. You can't stand your stepkids or your oldest child