Stepfather : On Father 's Day , we should celebrate contributions of stepfathers . Stepfathers have a tough time being accepted , she says , and often play first fiddle . Leah Ward Sears to the Peace Corps ' children generously put up with resentment in The first few years . `` You 're not my father , '' the kids would sometimes yell at him , `` you ca n't tell me what to do ! '' Sears : Honor grandpas , uncles , stepfathers , all who have a positive influence on kids .
Stepfather : On Father 's Day , we should celebrate contributions of stepfathers . Stepfathers have a tough time being accepted , she says , and often play first fiddle . Leah Ward Sears to the Peace Corps ' children generously put up with resentment in The first few years . Sears : Honor grandpas , uncles , stepfathers , all who have a positive influence on kids .