83. Have you and your partner discussed the extent that he/she wants you to take initiative for disciplining his/her children?  Select Yes, extensively Yes, a fair bit Yes, but very little No, not at all N/A

84. Does your partner allow you to have “heart-to-heart” discussions with his/her children without “butting in”? Select Usually Occasionally Never N/A

85. Do you ever have one-on-one time with your stepchild(ren)? Select Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never N/A

86. Do your stepchildren ever see you as being more of a “neutral” party than your partner (and therefore decide to discuss an issue of concern with you before their mom/dad hears about it)? Select Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never N/A

87. Do your stepchildren greet you politely? Select Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never N/A

88. Do your stepchildren abide by sanctions or restrictions you have imposed on them? Select Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never N/A

89. Does your partner undermine the sanctions or restrictions you impose upon his/her kids? Select Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never N/A

90. Do your stepchildren show fond regard for you? Select Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never N/A