This article is about how some Stepmums are now referring to their stepkids as "bonus kids" to make them feel more included. And using the term Bonus Mum instead of Stepmum - to get away from the Wicked Stepmother view of Stepmums.
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I can see why a change of terminology can help shift peoples views a bit. However "Bonus Mum" to some Mothers might set the hackles rising. "Step" detaches them from the word "Mum" but "Bonus" makes them sound like something much more special. Some Mums may find that difficult to handle. And some Stepmums don't like the term Bonus Mum either as they don't feel like any kind of Mum figure.
There's even a childrens book about it
storymonsters.com
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Celeb parents ditching 'step-child' for 'warmer' phrase 'bonus' child
Princess Eugenie, 33, has joined the likes o Gisele supermodel Bundchen after describing her role as a stepmother to Edo's son Wolfie, five, calling him her 'bonus son' in a recent interview with Hello!
I can see why a change of terminology can help shift peoples views a bit. However "Bonus Mum" to some Mothers might set the hackles rising. "Step" detaches them from the word "Mum" but "Bonus" makes them sound like something much more special. Some Mums may find that difficult to handle. And some Stepmums don't like the term Bonus Mum either as they don't feel like any kind of Mum figure.
There's even a childrens book about it
![storymonsters.com](http://static1.squarespace.com/static/5818ea2315d5db7a3cd32eec/t/5ed142b8deae375165b74dfc/1590772421900/My+Bonus+Mom.jpg?format=1500w)
My Bonus Mom! Taking the Step Out of Stepmom — Story Monsters®
by Tami Butcher, illustrated by Feras Nouf, foreword by Bill Engvall (Story Monsters Press) Who is this woman? Is she going to replace mommy? Will daddy love her more than me? What if she doesn't like going to the zoo? When children of divorced or widowed parents first hear of their father