BULLY Step Sibling

My son is 4yrs old and within the past year he has gained a step brother whom is 10yrs old. When the 10yr old is in a good mood, he plays well with my son. However, I noticed that he bullies my son a lot and I constantly have to step in. My son is raised in a very loving home so is very sensitive by nature.. plus he is only 4! My stepson is not being raised in a home that is as nurturing as ours. Whenever the bullying is happening my husband puts a blind eye to it which in turn makes me feel like my child is not protected unless I am around. I really dont want the bullying or mean nature of my stepson to rub off or cause trauma to my son. What can be done?? And yes Ive talked to my husband about this. He defends his son as "Boys being boys" 😒

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