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The blended family often involves co-parenting with an ex-wife. When that relationship is hostile, a stepmother armed with self-defense training may escalate what should be a civil disagreement into a physical confrontation.

If she struggles with a move, she might feel embarrassed. Conversely, if you become overly critical or "mansplain" the mechanics, it can breed resentment. The goal of self-defense is empowerment, but the result of a bad teaching session is often a feeling of inadequacy. 4. Legal and Liability Nightmares when+teaching+stepmom+self+defense+goes+wrong