Grace Meng

Queens is so often treated as a stepchild and labeled as an outer borough. At the very least, if I could help bring more attention to what we need, and what the federal government needs to do to improve the quality of life of people right here in Queens - any way that I can do that, I'm very happy to do that.

American Politician

R. A. Salvatore

Science fiction is the ugly stepchild of mainstream literature, and fantasy is the ugly stepchild of science fiction, and tie-in novels are the ugly stepchild of fantasy... and on and on and on.

American Author

Jennifer Egan

I was a stepchild in two different families. The hardest thing about being a stepchild is you know that in some way everything would be easier if you didn't exist.

American Novelist

Adam Mansbach

Graffiti has an interesting relationship to the broader world of hip-hop: It's part of the culture, but also in a weird way a stepchild of the culture.

Steve Bullock

Worker and worker protections, figuring out how someone can have a better shot in a global marketplace, has always been the stepchild of trade.

Yolanda Hadid

Being acknowledged and appreciated by your child and stepchild is the greatest gift for all the hard work we put in as parents.

American Model

Ronald D. Moore

There was definitely a sense that 'The Next Generation' was the 'Star Trek' stepchild that nobody liked.

American Producer

Travis Knight

Stop-motion is sort of the redheaded stepchild of animation. But it's incredibly beautiful.

Evan Hunter

Mystery fiction was considered a stepchild of literature.

Chanel West Coast

I feel like the red-headed stepchild of Young Money.

American Musician

Understanding that 'stepchild' can imply various family dynamics and relationships, not always negative.

Family Dynamics

The term 'stepchild' may be delicate; be aware of the emotional context when using the word.

Sensitive Contexts

'Stepchild' specifically refers to a child's relationship to a step-parent, not a biological parent.

Parental Relationship

The word 'stepchild' can describe things or areas that receive inadequate attention.

Metaphorical Use

Using 'stepchild' metaphorically often implies a lower perceived value or priority.

Perception of Importance

Metaphorical 'stepchild' can imply that something is neglected or not well cared for.