Which is better to raise....Girls or boys?

Question

My mom said that girls were harder-(more maintenence), more sassy

Answer 1

Personal preference. I think at different stages, they both have difficult traits or behaviors. But in my opinion, my son seemed like he was able to independently play or occupy himself earlier on then my daughter. She wanted held all of the time,and to be right there by me. But now that she is 4, i can relate to her better and have fun being a girl with her. Now its my boy that is harder because I'm not a male so at some point us females disconnect with what boys go through, where he was easy to relate with as a baby and small kid. I love them both and both of them have been the light of my life. Difficult times and good times. Both are a gift

Answer 2

In all honesty, it depends on the circumstances. I have heard that girls are supposedly "harder" to raise b/c of the "high-maintenance" factor. But, really, girls don't HAVE to be high-maintenance, it depends on how the Mom is.

There aspects of either gender that can make one or the other more difficult to raise. My son, now 8, was difficult in some areas, and my daughter, born with a cleft lip/palate now 5, has some areas in which she is difficult to raise.

Answer 3

I'm having a boy and that's where 'daddy' will play a huge role. I don't think one is harder than the other. I'd like a girl some day so I can relate to her and buy her pretty things =) My aunt had a harder time with her boy, her girl was so independant but he's fussy and wants him mom all of the time.

Answer 4

Your Mom is totally right! I had 2 girls and then 3 boys and
I would rather raise a dozen boys than one girl-from the time girls are 7 or 8 until they are grown ( sometimes even after they are grown) they are impossible!

Answer 5

i only have one girl (who is now 9) and i must say im glad i had a girl, im a single mum and i know girly things, i dont know how to build a fence, work on a car etc etc but i can imagine as long as the child is loved they should love to please you it wouldnt matter if it was a boy all girl none are easy but i will say this about what i have learned from my daughter / best friend i know im speaking in general and not all girls are the same BUT read on

GIRLS ARE
lovable
caring
thrive on praise
thrive on routine
love to please
proud
sensative
vain
thoughtful
readily absorbing new concepts
easy to toliet train
like to do the right thing
mostly honest
loves to have fun
gossipers
bossy
determined
active
love craft
social

maybe i just got lucky? but so many ppl tell me to watch out for the teenage years!

Answer 6

I have been told by many people, girls are easier when they are young, but boys are easier in the teen years.

I don't really know yet I only have girls and they are still young, but from all the little boys I have known and the little boys at their school when I volunteer I would have to say girls for the time being, but I have not hit the teen years yet LOL

Answer 7

Im sorry but boys are harder to raise some how they have a mind or their own I have 3 girls they are so much easier right now that that they are small to handle and some how my son seems to think that he can do what ever he wants, he deligates things, argue, protest every time. He drives me crazy and I have to force him to get him our of the house to find some one to play with. Its never enough my husband plays with him but its never enough. His favorite word is "Im bored" and I dont allow him to sit all day and watch tv. first of all its unhealthy but he is getting the message. But girls are expensive boys are just much simple a shirt and short and tennis shoes will do for them. But with girls they they require so much more. But they are more cutier than boys :)

Answer 8

If you are a single parent both. Well i mean I had a boy and a girl within a year of each other and then had to try and raise them on my own. Both where hard.

Answer 9

I agree totally! They require more effort and attention buy in my case they give more in the way of affection, empathy towards others, ect. My son (9yrs) is so easy going it's unreal! He just rolls with the punches where as my girls (10 and 12yrs) want to know who, what, when, where and why!

Have a good day!

Answer 10

I have two girls and it's been fine. I would love the opportunity to have a son someday. Someone just today told me I wouldn't want five kids (that's my ideal number) once I had a boy. It sounds like crap to me. I'm sure each child has his or her own difficulties, but they both also have their strengths!