Terrible Threes or Twos?
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The terrible "twos" are a myth. Most people that I know had more difficulty with three year olds than with the same children at two. I guess it depends on the child, but it has been my experience that three was worse than two.
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Absolutley!! The twos are easy. Threes are the tough ones.
I have three kids, and the "threes" were the worst! I don't know where the saying "terrible twos" came from.
We have a three year old, and he is MUCH worse at 3 than at 2. He is pretty smart for his age and I think he uses his wits to try to out smart us.
yes i have a 2 year old daughter and she is very challenging at times. i almost cant take her out anywhere cause of the fits she throws.she will be 3 in june
Once they are close to two and usually up until they are five is the terrible years. Some last longer and the lucky ones not as long. They all go through it. Be Strong you'll really need to be.
My daughter got an early start. She isn't even two yet, and I am ready to pull out every strand of my hair with her. She acts just like me; I don't know how my mother put up with me. I heard that your children will act twice as good/bad as what you were as a child. I hope that isn't true. I wasn't a trouble maker for my mom, I was adventorous, I wanted to do everything. With my dad and everyone else, I was a nightmare to be reckoned with. I didn't mean any harm in it, I though it was funny driving everyone crazy (I was only 8 and 9 at the time).
It terrible ones,twos,threees, fours, and on...
Good Luck!!!
Toddlers are just learning there world. Remember, everything is new to them. They are trying to test their boundaries with you, and you need to make him see that you will not budge.
When he realizes the boundaries aren't going anywhere, he'll lighten up, but not for long, he will continue to test them.
This is a test on your part too. Are you confident that you are the parent? What I mean is, he needs to know that YOU are in control, and he will then feel secure with you making most of his decisions.
Make some room for him to start having some choices of his own, and he should be happier.
Some of this is perspective...
It is your child's job to grow and develop. That means that he's going to test you, sometimes every step of the way. This is how he learns limits, consequences, etc. Also, you should be noticing that his personality, preferences, dislikes, etc are developing and are being expressed.
The "two's" part of the Terrible Two's is a suggestion more than a rule. sometimes it is sooner sometimes later.
Be creative, take it in stride and remember that you only have some 20 more years to go. Good luck and enjoy.
Both of my sons were terrific twos and terrible threes. Four was a dream for both of them, and there weren't any real issues until they turned (ugh!) 13. Whatever is going on with your kid (good or bad), remember that "nothing is forever!" and "this too shall pass!" LOL Make these sayings your mantra and you'll survive.
i have watched over 200 kids and yes is 3's not 2's
join the club my wee one didn't have the terrible two's but definatly has the terrible 3's the hour and minute he turned 3 jsut ride it out and dont let them get away with it, he has basicly stopped the temper tantrums now and he is 40mths now. good luck
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