2006-11-13 19:35:18 · 23 answers · asked by flavorlicious 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
as babies my boys were a BREEZE (with the exception of colic which happened because of a dairy intolerence with one son... but that wasn't HIS fault!!!)
my daughter was a VERY demanding baby!
as adolescents my boys were SO loving... i remember when i was sick they would fight over who was going to bring stuff to mom (drinks, kleenex, etc) they ALL (3) wanted to take care of me. my daughter on the other hand would say, "mom's sick, stay away from her or you will get sick too!"
BUT, in my daughter's defense she loves all of the things i love... it's so odd.. but it's like being able to watch MYSELF grow up all over again from a new perspective and i let her do all of the things i DREAMED about as a child (tap dance, ballet, hip/hop dancing, piano lessons, cheer-american squad, manicures every other week, hair professionally cut and styled every month...)
... BOTH boys and girls have their own rewards for parents... and each child differs. I can tell you I wouldn't give back any one of them for ANY reason (despite the fact that now the teens give me a good run for the money!)
I can say I have bonded "differently" with my daughter because we seem to have EVERYTHING in common... and i share the boys more with their father :)
2006-11-13 19:45:53 · answer #1 · answered by JayneDoe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have three year old Boy/ Girl twins and would have to say even at this early stage of there life both are challenging in different ways, My boy was the calmer and more content child when very young, but the role has reversed now. So It does depend on the child, the parents, and the environment in which placed
2006-11-13 22:48:35 · answer #2 · answered by Baylee_J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even though it's hard being a parent our experience and that of friends and family is that early on it;s easier to raise boys rather then girls.
Boys are a lot more in dependant then girls and I find it was easier to handle my boy when he was 14 month then my girl who is now 14 months
2006-11-13 20:14:19 · answer #3 · answered by booh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a good one. Everyone seems to have differing opinions on this topic.
My parents... who raised 3 girls... say that girls are easier in childhood but nightmares in their teens when the hormones hit and start the girls on their hormonal roller coasters every month.
But a lot of little boys can tend to be a little out-of-control WILD and hyper because their little brains are awash in testosterone... causing them to be more impulsive, aggressive and more likely to engage in dangerous and life-threatening things (that most girls would have the common sense NOT to do)... causing more trips to emergency rooms, etc.
Every child is different though. Some girls are tomboys and some boys are more gentle types who don't like the rough and tumble style of play. So, I suppose it depends upon the child and ... ultimately... what you would consider easier to handle.
2006-11-13 20:01:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
BOTH?! NEITHER?!
I have one daughter and 3 sons...and they ALL work that last nerve at one time or another...My daughter is my oldest and then the 3 boys...ages ranging from almost 17 yrs to almost 3 yrs...
I've had the easier time truthfully with my teenage daughter...she's more like me and I remember what it was like being the oldest...being a woman and dealing with the problems that she faces! BUT with the 3 boys...I've learned they aren't as high maintance as she is!
2006-11-14 00:14:45 · answer #5 · answered by just me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as i am a girl...i have no comments..depends in how u raise the child and the personality of the child...i can't be bias and say that i girl is easier to raise...
2006-11-13 19:38:20 · answer #6 · answered by BRokEn__hEaRt 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you raise a human first and let their genders take care of themselves later, it is equally easy to raise either a boy or a girl.
2006-11-13 19:42:59 · answer #7 · answered by WhiteLilac1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a small child? Girls are easier. They break less things and they yell slightly less.
But then the teenage years hit, and OHHHH boy.
2006-11-13 22:40:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in developed countries either boy or girl but in under developed third world countries boy. some people think the birth of girl is itself a sin committed by mother.
2006-11-13 19:40:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The current generation kids are really tricky to tackle immaterial of being boy or girl. So there is no "one" correct answer to your question.
2006-11-13 20:20:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋