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re: Most challenging parenting years
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:15 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:15 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
13-15 were probably the worst for mine. The toddler years are rough but they're some of the funnest imo.
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Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:16 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
Each phase gets progressively harder.
Father of two teenagers here. Infant/toddler phase was a breeze compared to this crap phase .
Father of two teenagers here. Infant/toddler phase was a breeze compared to this crap phase .
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:17 pm to Salmon
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I’ll have a teenage girl in my house for 12 straight years.
FML.
Mine won't be a contingeous 12 years but still 12 all the same.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:20 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
Each phase had its moments - daughter, son, daughter - each two years apart. Given some of my stunts growing up we got off easy.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:21 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
When they get their own cars
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:25 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
I found parenting infants to be trying, but that was mainly due to inexperience. The 2nd one was much easier and reality is you have plenty of time if you teach them how to sleep alone.
Now I have boys 17 and 14 and there is something that happens around 13-14 where they become awful. Your bright kid that used to be cool as could be becomes this brooding a-hole. The littlest conversation becomes an inquisition to them. And any denial of their 'wants' becomes proof that you hate them or don't care about their life. Oh and if you're really REALLY 'lucky' you'll get a kid who doesn't want to learn how to drive.
My oldest is getting better about it, but the youngest is full on idiot over it all. Sometimes I have to take a step back and county my blessings because at least they aren't in trouble with the law or other major life changing things. In the end it is what you make of it. Kids will need discipline AND forgiveness as well as understanding and compassion and at the same time a watchful eye to try and catch them going off the rails.
The fun years are 3-12 IMO.
Now I have boys 17 and 14 and there is something that happens around 13-14 where they become awful. Your bright kid that used to be cool as could be becomes this brooding a-hole. The littlest conversation becomes an inquisition to them. And any denial of their 'wants' becomes proof that you hate them or don't care about their life. Oh and if you're really REALLY 'lucky' you'll get a kid who doesn't want to learn how to drive.
My oldest is getting better about it, but the youngest is full on idiot over it all. Sometimes I have to take a step back and county my blessings because at least they aren't in trouble with the law or other major life changing things. In the end it is what you make of it. Kids will need discipline AND forgiveness as well as understanding and compassion and at the same time a watchful eye to try and catch them going off the rails.
The fun years are 3-12 IMO.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:25 pm to bamabenny
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taking care of a toddler that depends on you 24/7 to live sounds a hell of a lot more challenging than telling little Saylor to get her skank arse off Instagram
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I don’t have kids yet
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:26 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
Teenage years. Hands down.
The early years when they are cute and love you and you absolutely fall in love with them are absolutely crucial. Because the teen years...that’s when the cute years keep you from strangling the ungrateful little shits.
The early years when they are cute and love you and you absolutely fall in love with them are absolutely crucial. Because the teen years...that’s when the cute years keep you from strangling the ungrateful little shits.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:29 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
I am not a parent, but I would have to think it is the teenage years. Just thinking back to when I was a teenager, I gave my parents hell.
About half of my teenage years my dad got really sick then passed away the year after graduating HS and when I got older I realized how stupid I was as a teenager and never was able to have him around when I started to grow up.. But like every teenager, I thought I had it all figured out and that my parents didn't know what they were talking about..
About half of my teenage years my dad got really sick then passed away the year after graduating HS and when I got older I realized how stupid I was as a teenager and never was able to have him around when I started to grow up.. But like every teenager, I thought I had it all figured out and that my parents didn't know what they were talking about..
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:33 pm to OweO
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Each phase gets progressively harder.
Each phase gets progressively more expensive.
Your children will always be your children, even when they are adults.
Good luck and God Speed.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:35 pm to ScottFowler
Good thread. I’ve enjoyed the input. Kids are awesome and I’m not in any hurry for them to grow up. I tell them to sleep tight and stay little for me before I put them to bed.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:36 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
I will say 8 is a pretty sweet spot. I have an 8,5, and 3 year old. My oldest is pretty damn cool to hang out with these days. He’s like a little sponge with his interests and curiosity, and is pretty independent with his self care. At an age where he’s a great listener and actually really helpful. Feel like we’re at the peak
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:38 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
There’s nothing better than snuggles, especially when they are tired and fussy and just want daddy to sing them a lullaby. I still sing them lullabies every night I have them. I cherish it. I realize it will he gone before I know it, but I hope I make an impression so that when I’m gone they’ll never forget how much daddy loves them
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:39 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
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Most challenging parenting years
We have a 13 year old, 7 year old, and 2 year old. I can't say any of the ages is more challenging than the other.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:39 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
Not a parent, but I would think teen years when they're running the streets, doing drugs and having unprotected sex.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:40 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
From the time they could walk until about age 4. Had to watch them every second. Couldn’t take a nap or anything without worrying. At about 4 they could wake up by themselves and fix a bowl of cereal if i wanted to sleep in. The teenage years are tough but so far not as tough as constantly watching to make sure they don’t injure themselves or wander off.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:41 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
0-2 months is so much fun you can get past the complete lack of sleep.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:42 pm to bamabenny
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I don’t have kids yet, but taking care of a toddler that depends on you 24/7 to live sounds a hell of a lot more challenging than telling little Saylor to get her skank arse off Instagram
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:44 pm to OweO
OMG is there anything you don't have a misinformed stupid opinion about ?
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:47 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
based on the color change in my mother’s hair, i’m gonna go with 16-20
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