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[quote=Anonymous]My son when he was 2 was a nightmare. My friends (who all had daughters) would go to lunch and their girls would sit there quietly and behave themselves. My son would run out into the street if I wasn't watching him with an eagle eye. Boys are tough. The first thing I learned - my son is now 17 - is that my son needs a run every single day. Like to the point of exhaustion. We lived overseas in a big city where the parks were not so safe and it was exhausting trying to keep him from falling off something. But here you have great parks and lots of places to run.

My suggestion is to get him a small bike or tricycle and take him to the park as often as possible. First thing on a sunday morning, take him to the track and have him follow you around. Something, anything.

The second thing I learned is that boys are much easier than girls after about 4 years old. My friend's girls are difficult now! So much drama. My son still just needs exercise and he is easy. Without exercise, a bit of a nightmare (think pandemic!) but otherwise, no drama.

The third thing I learned is find him an activity he enjoys - I put my son in so many classes, some he liked, some he didn't - but at least it gave us a break. And he found a sport he loves and excels in. [/quote]

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