stepdad not the horror film

It is said being a parent is not easy and I agree. I became a parent instantly as my wife-to-be had 3 children. I have known them from the ages of 5, 6 and 13. It was difficullt at first to find common ground but after some time we gelled. I still find it hard not to get involved in their problems as I care a great deal for them. I also never asked them to call me Dad.