The Atlantic
Parents of blended family, with son and daughter born six weeks apart, face societal policing of stepparent-child boundaries. Comment by J.D. Vance in 2021 disregarded Kamala Harris’s role as a stepmother. Family compared to The Brady Bunch, with no housekeeper, and children treated equally. Steps taken to blend family, including shared activities and experiences. Biological birth not the sole determinant of parenthood. Kids view stepparents as parents, regardless of biological ties. Blended families, including Harris’s, should be celebrated for their love and care.