In a recent Australian case a mother went to Court to prevent her child calling her Step Mother mummy D. The Court ruled that it would not prevent the child calling her stepmother what she wanted. It is very sad that this case went to court and is another example of parents using their child as a pawn in the battle between them. It is really important to take into account the other parent’s feelings over things like this, which will reduce the hostility between the parents and therefore the situation will be much more pleasant for the child. It is also good that a child feels comfortable and close to a step parent. It is a far better situation than a child dreading being around their step parent when they have to be.
