👉 In the context of family dynamics, a stepfather is a male relative who takes on the role of fatherhood from one parent (usually a biological or adoptive mother) and then transfers that responsibility to another parent. This can occur when a biological parent passes away, or if an adoptive parent decides to provide parental care for a child after the birth of the child. Stepfathers often play a crucial role in providing emotional support, financial assistance, and other forms of assistance to their stepchildren