i think they should. but shouldnt be the first go-to disciplinarian. leave that up to the parent first, if you all are alone & the behavior warrants a spanking then yes.
I don't spank but believe step parents should have some authority especially if they are watching the child. When me and hubs first started going together he just punished his daughter. Now we been together 12 yrs and she lives with us i can punish her if i need too. Don't recall when i started punishing her. I think its when i started keeping her by myself.
I’ve been given permission to spank my step kids by both there parents but I choose not to I don’t feel comfortable doing so and I wouldn’t be comfortable someone else spanking My children.
@cuppacoffee right but from my perspective AT LEAST the step parent had permission and all the parents were on the same page. I'm thinking from the post that the step parent took it upon themselves to discipline which is usually what happens