stepmother and stepson theme

The sometimes contentious relationship between a non-biological mother figure and a male child under her protection is featured.

Examples

High school senior Michael Harlan showed little interest in socializing with his new stepmother in "My Science Project" (1985).

10 total · 7 major · 3 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
ahh2x15 major Marsha and Stevie.
ahp2x10 major Gil hated his stepmother, Rosine, for coming between himself and his father.
apuleius180tgab10inset1 major A lusty and wicked stepmother tried to coerce her stepson into sleeping with her.
as2020e05 major Mary Ann was saddled with her stepson Elijah after the boy's father who had died in the war in Afghanistan.
ftt1982e2x06 major Hansel and his unwilling new mother.
movie: Pulse (1988) major David's stepmother Ellen went the extra mile to make David feel welcome at the home she was sharing with his divorced father, Bill.
movie: The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) major Helen was left to care for her young stepson, Jacob, after his father had died tragically and unexpectedly. The story builds up to Jacob coming to understand his more than just baggage from a previous relationship to her.
movie: Bill and Teds Bogus Journey (1991) minor Missy had become Ted's stepmother.
movie: Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure (1989) minor Bill had a crush on his young and vivacious stepmother Missy.
movie: My Science Project (1985) minor Harlan's father insisted that he make an effort to socialize with his new stepmother Dolores.