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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]I think there is a big personality component here - both of the parent and the kid.[/b] Personally, I found the toddler years extremely challenging. I was unprepared for the tornado of activity and feeeeeeelings. I mean, I knew it was coming, but I didn't REALLY get it until I was living it. I found the constant vigilance of trying to keep my kid alive and unmaimed to be exhausting and stressful. My kid is now 14, and by comparison 12-13 was a breeze! TBD how all this compares to 15+. [/quote] +1 I actually really disliked the baby stage & found it extremely difficult with each of my kids. Absolutely loved toddler age- my favorite years (exhausting as it was). I think it it is just a personality thing. Elementary ages were fairly enjoyable and super easy. Middle school and young teens has been ok so far. Emotionally draining/worrying at times depending what is going on. My oldest is 15 so we will see how the late teens go….[/quote]
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