For parents of children of both genders, which gender did you find more difficult to raise?

Question

Just need general opinions.

Answer 1

They're both difficult at different times. The girls are needier in the first few months of life, but after about 6 mos, the boys are harder. Then, they switch back around age 2 and stay the same until about 11 or 12. Then, the girls get bad until they hit college. The boys start getting bad again around 14 or 15, and they can't decide their futures, so there's the added stress of that.  

Answer 2

I'm not a parent but this is my opinion:

I would have thought girls because they go through PMS and mood swings and all that bad stuff and most of them are faced with all the pressures of being pretty etc. so they could get moody...

Answer 3

I have two girls whom are nine and twelve, a son whom is six, and a step son whom is fourteen.  My son have definetly been much harder from labor, birth, through out the first years until now.  My stepson is a whole lot of trouble as well.  My girls have been a whole lot easier so far.  They do get a little whiney, talk on the phone forever, and things like that, but nothing compared to the trouble my sons have given me.  All children are different though.  I think that is just the way mine came out.  I am sure people have boys that are good and girls that give them problems.  It just depends on the childrens personalities.

Answer 4

My parents would say "girls!"

Answer 5

Honestly they are both the same. You have your ups and downs with both genders.

Answer 6

girls..  

Answer 7

If you asked my friend Sue, she would say boys are harder until about 9. They would not listen to a word that came out her mouth, went through sneakers every two weeks and practically destroyed her house! The girl was much different, more calm and relaxed as a young child but when she turned 13.....oh boy-smart mouth, style, independence and boys! I would imagine each are difficult at different stages. I don't think any is more difficult than the other. I would think it evens out at some point!

Answer 8

Well i don't have kids but i have two sisters and a brother.

My mum said that my younger brother is easier to raise than us girls.

Answer 9

I personally have one of each...but soon to be a mom of 2 girls and one boy!! :) I definetly wouldnt say one gender is easier to raise, over the other, as it definetly has to do with the childs overall personality. Both of my children have their difficult times.

Answer 10

I have 4 girls and one boy and up until this month I would have quickly said BOYS!! However my oldest is now 12 and the attitude can not fit in the door!