Are you a step parent? Were you raised by a step parent? What is/was your experience like - as either the child or the step parent?

This stems from another question link. During the discussion, another member posted a study link that shows the strong link about abuse at the hands of a step parent. At the end of the discussion, the person then makes the statement that adopted children are “chosen” while step children are more like tag-a-longs.

Being a step daughter, I think I lucked out! I have a wonderful step-father. My husband is my daughter’s step father and has been very clear about the fact that deciding to be her father was a choice, not just extra baggage.