Red Headed Step Child

A stepchild might be singled out for abuse. But a red-headed stepchild (who presumably looks like his or her absent birth-parent) might be abused even more because he or she is so obviously different from the other children.

Myles was the red-head step child of the family, he was never invited to the family reunions.

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red headed step child

an unwanted, (ashamed of) child. Less than desired child

Mike was the red headed step child of the family, treated pretty shabbily.

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