So here I go...New here..feel like this is the perfect place for me. I have a 8yr old stepson who has been the issue of our relationship for the past few years. His mother lives in the same town and rarely gets him. A few years ago..we decided to take him full time bc he was failing YES failing Kindergarten. After some serious tough love..arguments and heated battles..we are somewhat on 'level ground'. Ive nvr tried to replace his mother even tho he has called me Mom (his choice) for the past two years. He was rude and not interested in school at all.