Question for moms and dads

Question

isn't Parenthood easier than you were told? It seems like EVERYONE told me all these terrible things. It just seems way better than everyone said it would be

Answer 1

Just wait...just you wait,

Answer 2

Yeah, well, how old is your kid?  Just wait!!!

Answer 3

it's both, the hardest thing is the lack of sleep i suppose

Answer 4

I loved raising my children. No it is NOT easy though and I wonder what gave you that idea?  

Answer 5

Maybe they were trying to scare us so we didn't become parents at 15.

Answer 6

There are good days and bad days but I wouldn't say it's easier.  

How old are your  kid(s)?

Answer 7

NO...NO...a thousand times NO.

Being a good parent is hard work and very stressful.  Making sure your kids are safe, educated, well adjusted, and good members of society is the hardest thing I have ever had to do....and I have been to WAR and parenting is harder than that.  We have to train, educate and instill a good moral view.  That aint easy...

However, I love my kids dearly and it has been worth the effort because they are great.

Some parents aint worth a darn and I guess their life is easier when ya only worry about yourself and not your child.  But those parents suck.

Answer 8

You must not have teenagers yet. :)

Answer 9

Maybe some of us are less competent than others.  But I'll admit that for me it's not easy.  The sheer responsibility of raising an infant into a healthy, productive, moral adult is pretty overwhelming, and the day-to-day issues of illnesses, sibling squabbles, sleep issues, food battles, homework, tantrums, and getting permanent marker off the walls are pretty challenging, too.

I should add that it's the best thing I've ever done.  But no, it's not easier than I expected.

Answer 10

yes it is! i have 2 children and im only 25. ive been told horror stories and its not that bad at all!!

Answer 11

What meds are you on?!? Can you send me some?

Answer 12

How old are your kids?  What drugs are you taking, and can I have some?  Easier?  You must be crazy.  Don't get me wrong - it is the most wonderful and fulfilling job in the world - but never easy.  

Answer 13

I was never told that it would be bad. It is a lot of work, but also very rewarding.

Answer 14

nah, there are ups and downs

Answer 15

So far so good, I love my daughter and can't wait to give her a brother or sister! its not easy but its a far cry from terrible!

Answer 16

Goodness, no! It is much harder than I ever imagined!

Answer 17

K people tend to exsaderate for some reason.. I think its wayyyy easier then what i have heard people say it is.. and for people to say its soo dificult and its so hard and your life is over makes me maddddd cuz thats why you see these teenagers all the time getting pregnent and they have an abortion as a form of birth control because of what they here insted of knowing the facts.

Answer 18

wait till they are teens.  then decide.  as babies, they are great, and you want a house hold.  But as they grow older,  they can be a handfull.  no listening, not doing anything, spending all your money, etc......  

Answer 19

YES! I have a very well behaved two year old, but she does have her tantrums occasionally. I wouldn't say easier necessarily, But it's definitely much more fun than people said. I would get soooo sick of people telling me, just wait till their this age or that age. When I tell people that my daughter is a joy, then they say, "well wait until she is a teenager" I can't stand that. When I speak to anyone  who is pregnant or even thinking about having kids, I make sure to say nothing but positive things. Why do people even have kids if they think they are such a pain?

After I was done posting, I noticed how many people said the famous phrase "just you wait" If you raise your kids with all the love and disipline they deserve, then they won't turn out to be monsters!

Answer 20

Parenthood is not easy..the hard thing about it is the changes in your child..one day he likes this the next day he hates it..so on and so on..the reason its not as hard as we were told is because honestly parents tried to scare us..also parenthood is fun..nothing is ever hard if it is fun..

Answer 21

My kids  can be BAD!!! so No its  not easier then what  my mom told me  but with 6 kids  haha  u know  how  my days  go  

Answer 22

yes! It is much easier but then we got alot mre resources now a days also!  

Answer 23

depends at wat age if ur talkin bout 7 yr olds its not terrible but when teenage parenting comes it can b hard...really hard but u still enjoy it

Answer 24

Great parents produce great kids! You have yourself to congratulate! Good Luck!

Answer 25

The good definitely outweighs the bad, but I most certainly do not think its "easy".  If you honestly think its easy, then you aren't doing it right.  lol  Being a parent is one of the toughest jobs in the world..... and I love it.