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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Each age comes with its own set of difficulties. It doesn’t really get easier.

I noticed at 4 vacations were enjoyable again. But it really depends on the kids.

I’ve found the older they get the more emotional and complex the problems. It’s different and more devastating then what your dealing with in diapers, and it gets to the point where these are things they really remember from their childhood so you have to make sure you choose your word wisely. It’s a lot of pressure! [/quote]

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I have 4 kids ranging from 3 to 12 yrs old and it is def easier once they're self sufficient, can articulate, can go w/o naps, eat well, potty trained etc. 
So the physical aspects are easier, but w/ age comes the emotional development- the gray line of autonomy, school/social life, drama, wanting to grow up but not quite there, etc.

Agree w/ PP who said this older stage of childhood seems to be where memory happens. My 12 yr old told me the other day how much fun she had when we all played Uno together in our new house for the first time - that was like 8 yrs ago. I have no recollection of that.

On a side note OP- sounds like your kid is picking up on your stress. You said yourself there's a lot of anxiety and uncertainty and money issues (which I'm guessing is stressing your marriage too). Your kid might be acting out a bit to that too especially since 2.5 yr olds can't quite identify their emotions or articulate well.[/quote]

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