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Tuesday, January 13, 2009 12:00 AM

I'm not ready to be a stepmom

If I marry, I get a 16-year-old who can barely take care of herself.
By Cary Tennis

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  • Tuesday, January 13, 2009 12:51 PM

    Wicked step mothers do exist

    The lack of compassion and genuine concern for the girl is appalling. There seems to be not a drop of maternal instinct present.

    The LW sounds like a bit of a trophy girlfriend that is quite selfish and only seems to see value in "attractive" people. Yuck.

    Cary's advice was very good. She should leave this family alone.

    —Jayne Read Jayne's other letters

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