Is parenthood easier or more challenging than you expected?

Answer 1

Its not that hard, but its something thats not hard that last 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and possibly 18 to 20 years.

Answer 2

That depends on how hard you make it, how much your partner is willing to put into it and where you want to be in 20 years.

Parenting isn't a game to play at, there is a human being at the other end of this that you are expected to mold and shape into a caring, repsonsible and intelligent minded person.

I look around at some of the people who have kids and think that mandatory testing should be implemented at once, lol!
Then there are those who become parents and do a wonderful job with their kids and without much or any help at all.

I guess when it comes right down to brass tacks being a parent is something you have to experience before you can say how easy or challenging it really is.

Answer 3

As someone who became a parent for the first time six weeks before her 41st birthday, it is more challenging than I ever imagined it would be.

I have not gone about it the way I thought I would and am trying so hard not to turn into my own mother that some times I just let them run wild.

Answer 4

I never wanted kids but the moment my first daughter was born I dissolved into tears and fell head over heels in love with her. Exactly the same happened with my second daughter.

It's certainly challenging, but much less so than I was expecting as the positives are so huge!

Answer 5

Parenthood is more challenging than I thought but at the same time it is even more rewarding then I ever thought!

Answer 6

i had my 1st kid at 17 it was hard especially when i didn't know any thing about babies i didn't even like em.i had to get used to the fact that i had a responsibility. it all worked out in the end. when my daughter was 5 i fell pregnant again this time it was planned. i wanted a little brother for her. my pregnancy got a bit much as the baby was breach so i thought this is going to be a problem child. i got a cesarean the baby was 8lbs. got my son home there was something wrong with him but didn't know what. after going to the docs i didn't think he was helpful i took my son to the hospital(he was constantly vomiting) from he was 3 weeks old he was 6 weeks when i took him to casualty they kept him in there was a blockage in his tummy. he got his operation and was better. at 18 months i noticed again there was something wrong. my son didn't walk talk or crawl after numerous arguments with health visitors my son got referred to the right people. he is now 3 and has been diagnosed with ataxia, global developmental delay, pica and speech and social difficulties. my daughter is a normal 8 year old my son you wouldn't think he had anything wrong with him but for your question when your pregnant you don't know what to expect. i expected my son to be normal but was wrong. i hope you understand and sorry for the life story

Answer 7

It cant be that hard because Ive got 4 girls aged between 18 months and 7and a half. Its Hard work sometimes and gets tiring but the rewards you get with having children make everything well worth it!

Answer 8

It's miles more challenging - and miles more rewarding.

There's nothing like having to worry about a helpless creature all day - and then have them cry half the night - to really take it out of you. But it's worth it!

Answer 9

Its more challenging (especially time wise) but it is also a lot more enjoyable than I thought it would be. I don't think you can understand the love, pleasure, pride and laughs your child can give you until you experience it.

Answer 10

It's more mentally challenging than i thought it would be. I am constantly thinking things like,'am i doing this right?' 'is he having enough milk throughout the day?' my mind just doesn't stop!!