i have been a step mum now since 2004 for the past 5years my step son has not spoke to me as he is sulking. we had a few rules in the house if bedroom floor not empty when hover goes through house stuff gets thrown in the bin, the child was 13 at the time floor wasnt tidy stuff went in bin. moaned to his dad caused a argument between us as his son was right to moan. Next time hovering was done floor was clear so it worked. I have a daughter who is two year older than partners son.