12-05-2014, 02:21 AM
(This post was last modified: 12-05-2014, 02:21 AM by Rabbi Moshe Weiner.)
Here are the answers to your questions. These answers apply only when the stepfather and his stepdaughters are all GENTILES. (Jews with questions of this nature should consult their local Orthodox Rabbi.)
-- [As stepfather] what is the limit of my relationships with the [step]children?
-- I could put them on my lap?
Yes
-- I could embrace them?
Yes
-- I could kiss them?
Yes
-- I could walk with them hand in hand in public?
Yes
-- Is there an age limit for that we have to restrain ourselves for these displays of affection?
No
-- I should avoid all forms, see them naked, as bathing, changing clothes etc?
This you should avoid totally.
-- To this end I would have age limit?
Definitely for a stepdaughter at or above age 12 you should not see her naked, and I think it would be better for you not to see younger stepdaughters naked either.
-- Thanks to G-d for the existence of this forum.
Amen.
-- [As stepfather] what is the limit of my relationships with the [step]children?
-- I could put them on my lap?
Yes
-- I could embrace them?
Yes
-- I could kiss them?
Yes
-- I could walk with them hand in hand in public?
Yes
-- Is there an age limit for that we have to restrain ourselves for these displays of affection?
No
-- I should avoid all forms, see them naked, as bathing, changing clothes etc?
This you should avoid totally.
-- To this end I would have age limit?
Definitely for a stepdaughter at or above age 12 you should not see her naked, and I think it would be better for you not to see younger stepdaughters naked either.
-- Thanks to G-d for the existence of this forum.
Amen.