What is the most annoying/difficult age of kid to have during this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Definitely 15mo-24 months. Worst age ever!!!! I have a 20 month old, 3.5 and a 5 year old. The older two can easily entertain each other and can color/read books/play/watch movies. The 15 month old wants a new activity ever 5 minutes and doesn't watch more than 5 minutes of TV.

What I can't stand is seeing my childless friends whine about social distancing. I pretty much dream about social distancing without kids. Sounds lovely! Catching up on netflix, cleaning my house, organizing....

I was coming here to say this. That age is so hard. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Definitely 15mo-24 months. Worst age ever!!!! I have a 20 month old, 3.5 and a 5 year old. The older two can easily entertain each other and can color/read books/play/watch movies. The 15 month old wants a new activity ever 5 minutes and doesn't watch more than 5 minutes of TV.

What I can't stand is seeing my childless friends whine about social distancing. I pretty much dream about social distancing without kids. Sounds lovely! Catching up on netflix, cleaning my house, organizing....

I was coming here to say this. That age is so hard. Good luck.

I agree (I don't have this age anymore). I remember that age was the hardest traveling on a plane, can't sit still and can't be entertained by screens. I imagine that isolating with a 15-24 mo is like being trapped on a plane with one indefinitely. GL poor parents!

[Anonymous]

Five. 5 is hellish, today i thought he could go biking while i took a conference call outside with him while DH took a call of his own, only to find out the conference line wasn't working because the entire fed govt is using the same freaking service, so we had to go back inside so i could regroup on my computer and he completely lost it. he was so angry that we had to come back in. he wants my attention and i can't give it to him 100%. the 12 year old could care less and can keep herself busy without needing me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Five. 5 is hellish, today i thought he could go biking while i took a conference call outside with him while DH took a call of his own, only to find out the conference line wasn't working because the entire fed govt is using the same freaking service, so we had to go back inside so i could regroup on my computer and he completely lost it. he was so angry that we had to come back in. he wants my attention and i can't give it to him 100%. the 12 year old could care less and can keep herself busy without needing me.

Why not have the 12 year old take the younger one on a bike ride or a nature walk or even just play together for bit while you take the call?

[Anonymous]

I change my vote. I originally thought the 2-3 age range was hardest, because they get into everything and can’t play by themselves for extended periods of time. But reading other threads, I realize it’s pretty easy! No expectations of educating them - can just play and have fun. Also, we her parents are her entire world so she is okay (so far) not seeing her other friends or classmates. No whining about it or sneaking out like older kids can. The only thing easier would be to have a wearable baby.

[Anonymous]

I think my kids are at the best age (sorry for being tone deaf, but if we can figure out the best age, then we can figure out the worst age by the process of elimination )

My kids are 7 and 5. They are independent and play very well with each other. The 5 year old comes to Mama for intermittent hugs and kisses. They can play from morning to evening. They can do arts and crafts for hours.

Additionally, because classroom learning is not as essential at this age, we can do as much or as little "official" work as they are interested in. I think reading will be good enough for some days.

Hearing them running and laughing all day is melting my heart. And we are sharing our taste in music with each other in the evenings.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Definitely 15mo-24 months. Worst age ever!!!! I have a 20 month old, 3.5 and a 5 year old. The older two can easily entertain each other and can color/read books/play/watch movies. The 15 month old wants a new activity ever 5 minutes and doesn't watch more than 5 minutes of TV.

What I can't stand is seeing my childless friends whine about social distancing. I pretty much dream about social distancing without kids. Sounds lovely! Catching up on netflix, cleaning my house, organizing....

I was coming here to say this. That age is so hard. Good luck.

I agree (I don't have this age anymore). I remember that age was the hardest traveling on a plane, can't sit still and can't be entertained by screens. I imagine that isolating with a 15-24 mo is like being trapped on a plane with one indefinitely. GL poor parents!

but at least the 18-24 mon olds nap...in a crib.

I think 3 is the worst.

[Anonymous]

i have a 9 year old and an almost 3 year old. 3 is terrible.

[Anonymous]

Right now, I’m every conceivable age is annoying to me..... any human over 2 years and under 120 years will likely big me.

[Anonymous]

I have a newly-3 year old, and it's been tough. We are taking the risk of having playdates with another family with an only. I think the small marginal increase in the risk of transmission is worth it for his mental health - he really misses being around other kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think my kids are at the best age (sorry for being tone deaf, but if we can figure out the best age, then we can figure out the worst age by the process of elimination )

My kids are 7 and 5. They are independent and play very well with each other. The 5 year old comes to Mama for intermittent hugs and kisses. They can play from morning to evening. They can do arts and crafts for hours.

Additionally, because classroom learning is not as essential at this age, we can do as much or as little "official" work as they are interested in. I think reading will be good enough for some days.

Hearing them running and laughing all day is melting my heart. And we are sharing our taste in music with each other in the evenings.

Joining you (quietly, so as not to annoy others) in this. Mine are 6 and 8 and I am feeling so grateful to have these ages under these circumstances. They're only surfacing for snacks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think my kids are at the best age (sorry for being tone deaf, but if we can figure out the best age, then we can figure out the worst age by the process of elimination )

My kids are 7 and 5. They are independent and play very well with each other. The 5 year old comes to Mama for intermittent hugs and kisses. They can play from morning to evening. They can do arts and crafts for hours.

Additionally, because classroom learning is not as essential at this age, we can do as much or as little "official" work as they are interested in. I think reading will be good enough for some days.

Hearing them running and laughing all day is melting my heart. And we are sharing our taste in music with each other in the evenings.

Joining you (quietly, so as not to annoy others) in this. Mine are 6 and 8 and I am feeling so grateful to have these ages under these circumstances. They're only surfacing for snacks.

I have a 1.5 and 3 year old and am slammed at my regular job and this makes me smile. I am genuinely glad there is a silver lining in this for some people.

[Anonymous]

I think 1.5-3 years would be the hardest. Especially for anyone with no yard.
Mine are 6 & 10. They are old enough to do some schoolwork, play together, and be entertained by screens. Not so bad.

[Anonymous]

Mentally ill teen with multiple learning disabilities

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm pretty sure everyone is going to say whatever age their kid is, but I have a 3.75 year old boy and it has been very difficult so far. I need to get him outside more, but...

Yep! I have a 3.75 year old.. but I also have a 1.75 year old, so yahhhhhhhhhhhh. Two wild boys!
I've been horribly sick myself so cannot even go outside or take a short walk. I'm just trying to get through this time with disney+, microwave meals, etc. Just surviving over here! But tough age to be stuck inside, but also sweet they they aren't worried and don't know any better.