My sister and I have an ongoing argument about which is easier to raise. I say girls she says boys. I say girls because they are more emotional and less destructive. Girls cry boys scream. All in the parenting too I know. Also in my experience girls do less damage to your home. She can't give any good reasons other then she has 2 boys and 1 girl and her daughter is a primadona. IMO I would rather my daughter if it ever happened which I hope not to come home and say mom I am pregnant then for a son to come home and say mom they are both pregnant.
So, which do you think is easier to raise and why? I am hoping you good people can settle the score for my sis and me!! TY in advance.
2007-11-25 08:15:00 · 28 answers · asked by Michelle 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Her and I are not actually fighting!! It's a sisterly debate really... Been ongoing for quite sometime. I figured I would get others opinions as well... cracking up so far!!
2007-11-25 15:43:28 · update #1
in my experience both can have there issues, especially during the teen years. my younger stepdaughter was so angry while we were raising her there ware so many arguments, some of the names she called me would make your hair stand on end, My son who is our eldest was experimenting with weed and speed, it wasn't until he became a parent that he started to behave. my elder stepdaughter also had her problems, she just got stuck in and did what was needed, except at school, where she got involved with a problem group, and got caught shoplifting. Our younger two are also gonna be problems i think, they are 10 and 11, our 11yr old son is very shy and has trouble making friends, and our 10 yr old daughter has a temper. as for which is easier neither they all have there issues. you can only do your best to give them good values and hope they turn out alright. usually if they have had good values installed during childhood, good discipline, and lots of love, they will turn out alright after they have finished there rebellion.
it's there own personality that defines wheather they will be hard to raise, not which gender they are.
2007-11-25 09:40:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have 4 boys ages 6, 8, 9, and 11. My sister has 3 girls and 1 boy. Yes, boys are hyper and rowdy, but girls can get just as hyper and rowdy when there playing with the boys, plus there way more emotional. So, I would think that girls would be harder. However, I do agree that I would worry more about my son getting someone pregnant, than I would if I had a daughter that became pregnant. At least, if it was your daughter you would be able to help her a make sure the baby is being cared for (during and after the pregnancy), with a son, there's so many things that could happen, and be completely out of your control.
2007-11-25 10:44:31 · answer #2 · answered by me_ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Boys
2016-05-25 22:16:29 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 sons & my sister has 3 girls. My sister has more problems with her girls then I do with my boys. My sons are 22 & 20, & her girls are 21, 13 & 11. Her oldest was pregnant at age 20 (she turned 21 about a month before she had the baby) & she was with the father for about 6 months. Now my son has been with his girlfriend for over a year & they have lived together now for 5 months & they are both wise enough to use protection. My sisters 2 youngest are always giving her all kinds of problems & she can't control them. My sons, as the saying goes, boys will be boys, but I have never had a problem making them mind. Give me boys anytime.
2007-11-25 09:52:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe boys are easier to raise from 1 day to 18 years old. After a point in time you can let a boy run wild. I think a girl needs constant guidance and is more influenced more easily amongst peers. Girls these days are fast and you have to worry about her focusing on school and not saying she pregnant. I also think it cost more to raise girls because they have to have the latest fashions. I have 1 daughter whos 3 she gives me hell sometimes but she doesent cause to much trouble. I think the trouble comes after the 1st menstrual.
2007-11-26 00:42:00 · answer #5 · answered by daddynard1010 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, we have a 5-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl. For me, our little girl is a lot easier than our boy. Of course, he is my stepson and I didn't raise him the first 2 years. He takes after his mother a lot. He whines constantly, picks yet doesn't want picked on, is terribly mouthy, doesn't listen, is extremely dramatic and tattles all the time. Our daughter, is quick to get emotional, but is over it just as fast. She listens very well for being 2 and she only cries and whines a lot when she is tired.
My brother-in-law and his wife have 2 girls (7 & 5) and 2 boys (9 & 4). The oldest boy is very well behaved, but the other three are very loud, dramatic and never listen.
My stepson also have 3 younger siblings; 2 girls (3 & 1), and 1 boy (2). The boy is better behaved then the girls, but they are all very whiny and wanting their parents constantly.
I think it all depends on the child and the parents. I have never been overly catering to my daughter and she knows acting out will not get her anywhere.
I haven't had to potty train anyone yet so I don't know how easy that will be. When they get older, I don't know who I will worry about more. I plan to make my daughter smart enough and know enough about life that she shouldn't come home saying she is pregnant. We unfortunately, already expect that our boy will be in jail at some point before he graduates. He knows better, but doens't think he will get in trouble.
2007-11-25 08:36:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I have always heard boys are easier to raise. My friend said she would rather have 6 boys! I only have a son, but he is so sweet and kind (no screaming here) that I am sure a girl could be no easier :) Oh and my mom (she has 2 of each) says boys hands down.
2007-11-25 08:30:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, I have raised one of each, and I believe that the girl ( Ashley ) was easier. But I don't believe it was because she was a girl. She was just easier to get along with than my son ( Troy ) was. Ashley was always upbeat and cheery whereas Troy was rather sullen and sometimes even a bit surly. By the way. Both are still the same even though they are officially adults now...
2007-11-25 12:24:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have 5 girls ages 21, 19, almost 18, 15 and 12. Boys HAVE to be easier. The drama, crying, heartbreaks, screaming, mood swings....you don't truely understand the "damage" you can get in one home until you have more than 2 girls, especially when they're between the ages of 12-14yrs.
I LOVE my girls and they're awesome but we did hit several rough patches lol.
Best Wishes =]
2007-11-25 10:46:48 · answer #9 · answered by Jen Y 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know it's a less interesting answer, but as a mom of two of each it's clear to me that some girls are hard to raise and some are easy. Same with boys. It's not about gender; it's about personality.
2007-11-25 08:28:34 · answer #10 · answered by ... 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋