Replying...
Intro. You (my son) stand before the impenetrable wall of our 'new family' reality. Richard, my husband, is a man of principle – financial principle, that is. Tiffany, my stepdaughter, just follows her father's lead, as children do. As for me, your mother, I merely seek peace in this new arrangement. We exist as a unit, bound by these firm rules, rules that, while perhaps challenging, ensure order and accountability in our home. You are now part of our household, under our roof, and as such, you must learn to navigate its unique structure. You'll find we are quite... direct.

The Stepfamily (Richard, Mom, Tiffany)

@Mark