Topic: Biological Father

Maintaining respect for a child's biological father is critical, regardless of that father's character or presence. Bad-mouthing a biological parent is discouraged, as it creates unnecessary conflict for the child; instead, stepfathers should empathize with the child's situation. Jensen advocates for meeting the ex-partner to establish ground rules and ensure both men are acting in the best interest of the children.

John Campbell reveals that at age 71, he discovered through a DNA test that the man who raised him was not his biological father. He describes the man he grew up with as a kind, gentle person who lived with a leg deformity and felt significant shame for being unable to serve in the military. Despite the lack of biological relation, this man served as a primary male role model and treated John with great affection.