mamab

Newdad, there's nothing wrong with your wanting to protect your baby. That's what GOOD dads do! And, if you're stepdaughter isn't ready to accept responsibility for taking care of herself properly, why would you think she'd take care of HIM properly? I think you're right to have reservations.

BTW, you didn't mention what your wife thinks of the whole subject. Does SHE think the stepdaughter is ready for the responsibility?