As a father of four, you'd think I'd be more qualified to answer this, but…
Do you think it is easier to raise boys or girls? And why?
I've heard families with all girls say that a boy would be an impossible terror to live with. Likewise, I've heard parents of boys shudder with fear at the thought of managing a girl day to day. What do you think?
Oh, and one more question…
Would you rather have your children spaced close together (less than 3 years between) or spread out (more than 3 years between)?
Again, I'm not in a position to know; I had my four children in five and a half years.
5 comments:
I am assuming that people don't realize this is a poll. So I thought I would give my 2 cents. Boys are better and boys are best when spaced very close. For example, 5,4,2, and newborn is best. That is a totally unbiased view.
Actually having two 14mos apart was very difficult the first year, but I wouldn't trade it now. If you can get through the diaper and terrible two stages without too much damage, it's totally worth it when they are 4 and 5. We created two little people who cherish each other more than life.
As far as the whole girl thing, I think it's highly over rated. Boys love their Mom's and I don't have to pay for weddings!
Considering I don't have any kids I am obviously the person to ask about this....However, I am going to lean on the side of boys since you don't have to deal with the whole boyfriend/shotgun scenario in highschool!!
~Chad
Being the coolest mom ever, and having one of each 19 mos apart, I would have to say it actually depends on the child. I thought boys would be harder to raise, but McKenna is really testing the waters. Children are so different and unique it just really depends on the age and the 'stage' the child is going through. However; I do know a little girl shreaking is FAR more horriable than a little boy:)
Courtney
And my misspellings are on purpose:)Courtney
I don't agree on the whole shreaking thing... I've got a few nephews that can shrill with the best of the girls!
I believe I've got a good perspective b/c I've got a boy and girls. Altho they're all under the age of 5, I've already seen very distinct differences between boy and girl. To sum up my opinion, I'd say that the girl has been BY FAR the easier to raise of the two up to this point. Since I talk to different people every day, I've asked a lot of others this question also. It's nearly unanimous, they all say the same thing about girls being easier to raise when they're little.
UNTIL...
...they turn into teenagers. Then they flip-flop! Boys suddenly become laid back and don't care about anything, compared to girls who turn into overly self-conscious, high maintenance, hyper-emotional train wrecks.
So is it a toss up? Would you rather deal with 'em being difficult now, or difficult later? Hmm...
I get both. I think I like that.
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