How I Stopped My Stepdaughter from Taking Advantage of Her Dad

Colleen is frustrated with her husband’s constant financial support for his 19-year-old daughter, Jessica, who already has two kids and is pregnant with a third.

While Colleen understands helping her, she feels it’s enabling Jessica’s lack of responsibility. When Colleen confronted her husband after he gave Jessica $2,000 without consulting her, they argued.

Colleen worries that this ongoing support is draining their finances and preventing Jessica from learning independence.

She’s unsure if she’s wrong for feeling this way and how to handle the situation.