It’s not easy being a stepmom or stepdad.

Most people can’t just walk into a situation and find respect from a kid. In fact, they can expect to receive a step kid’s backtalk, while their “real” mom or dad get all the love and affection.

These 12 step moms and dads have experienced these situations and more. Read on to hear why else they confess to hating being step parents.

1. Yikes!

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2. That’s because YOU ARE!

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3. That’s probably true, though…

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4. Dead honesty!

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5. Hey, that’s honest AF!

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6. That’s a big load you’re placing on your shoulders…

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7. Yep, very common feeling…

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8. Trap kids are so tragic. Ugh! Why do people do this to each other?!?

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9. Awwwww, this is sweet!

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10. That’s a BAD situation…

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11. Indeed!

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12. Yep, being the bad guy is very common in these situations…

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13. Yikes!

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14. So unfair!

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