👉 In general, a stepson is someone who has been adopted by another family and is considered a relative of that person. They are typically not related to their biological parents and may have different legal rights and responsibilities from their adoptive parents. Some people consider stepsons as part of the extended family network, while others prefer to distance themselves from them. In some cases, stepsons can be adopted by other families in order to maintain continuity or to accommodate a child's needs. They are often given special