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amartin

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Are boys REALLY easier to raise than girls? | 10/8/08 1:23 AM

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I'm about 32 weeks pregnant with my first child. When I found out that i was having a boy I was kind of disappointed because I really wanted a girl.I've grown to accept and love the fact that i'm having a little boy and i've heard from various people that boys are easier to raise than girls. Is this true? Why?

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RE: Are boys REALLY easier to raise than girls? | 10/8/08 1:27 AM as a reply to amartin.

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I'm not sure how true it is, but I've always heard the same thing. I am also having a boy, due in 2 weeks, and can't wait. I can say that I have taught in many schools and classes full of boys were always easier than those full of girls. I think girls are just emotional and a little more mouthy than boys. Boys tend to be more laid back! Good luck with your little one!!!

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RE: Are boys REALLY easier to raise than girls? | 10/8/08 3:03 AM as a reply to amartin.

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I am 32 weeks, with a boy and I think boys require a lot of energy in the begining; Running around getting into everything when girls in the begining are into dress up and coloring. However, once they are teenagers the hormones kick in... I just remember being full of angst/rage for no reason, i am not sure I want to deal with ME at 14---I don't know how my mom did it. I guess you just do what you gotta do.

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RE: Are boys REALLY easier to raise than girls? | 10/8/08 12:28 PM as a reply to amartin.

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I think it can be easier with a boy or a girl. I too work with children all day and I find that the girls are more laid back than the boys. So, I don't have a clear answer for you. Little ones boy or girl are going to be a hand full. Good luck with your son and enjoy every minute.

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RE: Are boys REALLY easier to raise than girls? | 10/8/08 6:26 PM as a reply to amartin.

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I think the question you raised is an endless debate because it depends so much on personality not just if they are boy or girl. I can tell you this.. I have 2 boys ages 4 and 2 and have enjoyed them very much! I am expecting our 3rd boy in November. When I was pregnant with my first a work colleague told me.. the one special thing about boys is that they always LOVE their mothers. And so far that has been true. (even in teenage years I have heard you don't get the angst that is there between a mother and daughter) It is a very special relationship and I have treasured the moments it has given. They both give me compliments when they like what I am wearing or think I look pretty and bring me flowers when we are out playing. They are very physical and I do need to make sure they get some good exercise or they climb the walls but I kind-of enjoy that anyway... except on the days I am tired :o0. I am sure that girls also brings lots of joys in different ways. I just haven't been there yet so don't know what it is like.

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RE: Are boys REALLY easier to raise than girls? | 10/8/08 7:17 PM as a reply to penguin.

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I'm actually kind of contemplating the same thing. My first child was a boy, and it's true...he LOVES his mommy....he also pays me compliments out of nowhere (a trait I wish his father would pick up lol) and is very affectionate. I am now 28 weeks pregnant with my second child, a little girl. I am apprehensive about our future relationship for two reasons: 1.) I am so close with my son and fear that my daughter will be closer with my hubby than me (which would be fine but I'm afraid I'll feel emotionally seperated) and 2.) I had a HORRIBLE relationship with my own mother and still do. I am way more worried about having this baby than I ever was my first.

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RE: Are boys REALLY easier to raise than girls? | 10/8/08 7:44 PM as a reply to mommyod.

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and that is one of the really hard things about parenting... we always bring our baggage with us from our childhood even if we don't want to! I really hope that your relationship with your daughter is a redeeming experience for you and that it brings you lots of joy. My sister has three girls and enjoys them allot.. so it is possible :o) Of course the relationship will be different than with your son but it still can be beautiful.

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RE: Are boys REALLY easier to raise than girls? | 10/9/08 5:06 PM as a reply to penguin.

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I have one of each. My daughter is 3 and my son is 2.
I'd say that my daughter and i get at it sometimes. and my son doesn't argue. but he doesn't listen like my daughter. So I think it's a toss up. I have to treat each of them a little differently because they are so different.
So i can tell something to both of them...and she'll argue about it. and he'll just stare at me and then walk away.

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RE: Are boys REALLY easier to raise than girls? | 10/9/08 5:55 PM as a reply to snowball164.

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This is my mom's theory for when they get older: with boys you only have to worry about one penis and with girls you have to worry about a whole bunch!

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RE: Are boys REALLY easier to raise than girls? | 10/9/08 9:42 PM as a reply to Anonymous.

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Oh my God!!! My husband has said that to me I don't know how many times. It's funny hearing it from someone else.

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RE: Are boys REALLY easier to raise than girls? | 10/17/08 1:49 AM as a reply to amartin.

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I am 30 weeks pregnant and I also thought iw as having a girl at first. That's what I thought I wanted, A GIRL! But now I'm sooooo happy I'm having a BOY!!
My mother told me it would be easier raising a boy and I think she's right. Also, I think boys are less expensive to "keep up with" than girls and that is always a plus.
Boys also tend to be closer to mom as they get older. At least that's what I have seen in my family.

Happy pregnancy!

Ursula.

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RE: Are boys REALLY easier to raise than girls? | 1/9/09 2:53 AM as a reply to amartin.

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Our daughter is right in the middle of 4 boys until our new little one arrives. I think she was easier to potty train then the boys, but man the MOOD swings!!! My neice is such a handful my sister is considering stopping at just one!!! Maybe it is just our genetics!! HA HA who really knows..It is all just an opinion oriented thing I guess. Good luck!

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RE: Are boys REALLY easier to raise than girls? | 1/15/09 2:13 PM as a reply to amartin.

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I have six kids. Three of each. The oldest is an almost 15 year old girl, who might not make it to her Feb birthday, and the youngest is a 2 year old boy. Girls are straight DRAMA after about 8. My oldest was such a sweet loving, gentle child. Then hormones, and periods, and boys, and cell phones.

My sons just want nintendo and to play outside. I don't have the 'girlfriend' drama that all my girls seem to have (14, 11, 6) - one of them is always fighting with one of her friends or getting her feelings hurt. Boys fight it out and then go right back to playing together!!

Keeping up with fashion is also not a boy thing - which is SO NICE. They just want the latest Disney thing and they're happy.

The biggest piece of advice is to always point the penis down in a diaper. If you don't and they keep wetting the area right above their diaper (by their belly button) - that's what's wrong. Point the penis down. (somehow a lot of women never get that piece of advice!!)

Good luck.

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RE: Are boys REALLY easier to raise than girls? | 1/16/09 2:03 AM as a reply to mommyod.

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I have 2 teenage girls. Both as toddlers and kids were very rough & tumble. They seemed to match any boy I ever knew in both energy & toughness....although they are still tough, Both are extreamly athletic....(my youngest hunts & is on the rifle team at school!) (prob b/c the way I raised them) I now have both of them with all of there hormones & emotions. I can't wait for them to have teen daughters of their own. That way they will know the hell that their attitudes put me through!!! lol
I am currently due with my first boy in 10 days, so I am anxious to see how different it is throughout all the different stages that children go through.
Good Luck everyone!

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RE: Are boys REALLY easier to raise than girls? | 3/16/09 4:47 AM as a reply to amartin.

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I've heard this PLENTY of times and to be honest i don't beleive it at all...kids are kids. thats all you can really say about them.

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