Historically, stepparents (especially stepmothers) were antagonists. Modern films subvert this: In The Kid Who Would Be King (2019), the stepfather is clumsy but well-meaning. In Instant Family , the foster mother (Rose Byrne) admits her own insecurities and failures, normalizing the learning curve.
Old movies rushed the "happy family" montage. Modern films, like Instant Family , validate that it is okay not to love your new family members immediately. They explore the guilt parents feel when they don't instantly connect with a stepchild, and the relief when audiences see that struggle reflected on screen.
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