I’ve got a step son who will be 18 in March. His attitude the last year or two has been horrendous at best and I’ve about reached my limit. He’s got zero respect for boundaries - helps himself to snacks that are inside my bedroom closet, takes whatever he wants of mine without asking, and then either ignores me when I ask or outright lies to me about taking stuff. He’s lazy, refuses to help out around the house, and is just an all around unpleasant person to be around. I’ve known him since he was 10, and he’s been a problem since day 1. This kid has taken scissors to my favourite clothes and bathing suits, has screamed in my face after being held accountable for his shit behaviour, and has absolutely zero consideration for the other 4 people who live here. I’ve been called every name under the sun. He is 100% the product of lazy parenting, and I’m just the step mom. I feel like I have no sway with this kid and I’m ready to throw in the towel and write him off cause I just can’t keep trying when his parents suck so bad at their job. I love my husband to pieces but his follow-up and follow-through game is WEAK. I’ve got a no passive-aggressive behaviour policy for my relationships because it’s generally one of the most toxic things you can do within your relationships with people. I’m finding myself with no other options with him because he refuses to communicate with me. Ok, fine, but when I see my stuff in your room I’m going to just take it back. And if it keeps up or you get sassy with me I’ll cut off your wifi too. I needed to vent cause obviously I can’t be telling my husband I can’t stand his kids (they’re ALL like this)