Poll: Which age is harder - 2 or 3?

passar3588 · May 2011

I always seem to read on The Bump that people have a much more difficult time with their children when they turn 3 and that the "terrible twos" really weren't so terrible compared to age 3. I've had the complete opposite experience with my girls and I'm wondering who else had a harder time with the twos.

So, if your child is at least 3, what has been harder in your experience, 2 or 3 and is your child(ren) a boy or girl?

Both of my girls were much more difficult from age 2 to 3. For me, 3 has been wonderful. I still have to go through the "terrible twos" once more with my DS, and I'm wondering which age will be harder 2 or 3. I guess I shall see!

ali-1411 · May 2011

DS was harder at 3 than he was at 2. DD hasn't been too bad at 2, she's pretty easy to handle.

Honestly, I think ages 5-8 are waaaay more hard than infant and toddler years. They can talk back, argue, you have to try to explain things to them, they go off to school and do whatever they want.....

I'd take a toddler any day. Bring it. But I'm about to ship the 9 yr old off to military academy

JennaHope · May 2011

DS was more difficult at 3 but we also had DD for 4mos at that point. I'm sure a lot of his behavior was a result of having a new sibling and mostly consisted of him yelling at DH and me (was always good with her). Now that he's 5, we're getting some resistance as well but not too bad. DD is 2.5yr and more expressive then DS was Wink

. Her attitude started roughly 2mos ago and is getting more expressive! I think 3 will be a difficult year for her as well...hopefully not for too long though.

mabma80 · May 2011

With DS#1, 2 years was hard. Terrible two's kicked in when he turned 1! LOL!

DS#2, it's the 3 years that's getting worse. He was actually pretty quiet and to himself during his second year. As we get closer to his third birthday, he's found his voice, thanks to his big brother, and he's coming out now. HAHA!!

So, they are both not so fun. They are coming into their own. Four doesn't get any better either. DS#1 has an attitude and a mouth to match. Can't wait for the teenage years, at least then the punishments can be more severe. : )

Mrs.Hizzo · May 2011

Three has been rougher for us, no question. I'm hoping four will be better.

eaglesfan700 · May 2011

Three (so far) with DS is definitely harder. You would think 2 was harder since DD was a baby - but I would take those days back in a heartbeat

It's nice because DD is older and they play together a lot. But I am starting to think they could really benefit from some time apart

DD will be 2 in July and she is pretty easy. She is starting to act out a bit, but if she gets mad about something, she is over it in like 2.5 seconds. NOTHING like the tantrums DS has been having.

Liz342 · May 2011

For the love of God, please don't tell me it gets worse at 3....

Pretending I never saw this post................

EnglishMajor03 · May 2011

Two was a breeze compared to three with Parker. There were a few tough phases at 2 but 3 has brought phase after phase of tough behavior. I'm so thankful she'll be four this summer. I hope we see a leveling out...

Jerseygirl16 · May 2011

DD1 was much, much harder at 3 than she was at 2. Since DD2 just entered 3 I have to wait to say but I'm really hoping that it isn't true with her. I just can't imagine her being any worse than she was at 2... lol.

naturelle25 · May 2011

Liz342:

For the love of God, please don't tell me it gets worse at 3....

Pretending I never saw this post................

LOL, right?! I knew I shouldnt have opened this post!

meglew · May 2011

3 - Hands down! I am really hoping that 4 will be better, however, I have to wait 9 months for that! Help me now. Smile

HarrietNJMommy · May 2011

3 has been much harder for both my girls. I love age 4 and later!!!!

We'll see about DS......

MAprincess · May 2011

3 has definitely been WAY worse. 2 was a dream. I hear 4 is easier, but we haven't gotten there yet.

Jessicaanne_1@yahoo.com · May 2011

3 hands down.

bim38106 · May 2011

DD1 is a very high energy, strong willed child. The 2s were HORRIBLE. Those tantrums Tongue Tied

. We are only 3 months into the 3s, but so far, it seems better. She has way less tantrums and she can be reasoned with and listens, which makes things a million times easier IMO. We'll see how the rest of the year goes..

nsees · May 2011

I thought 2 was worse than 3 with DS1.

mulrooney · May 2011

3 was much harder than 2. I kept holding out hope that 4 was going to be better. We are now a few months into 4 & there is no light at the end of the tunnel. The bad moments are beyond awful. Thankfully she is cute & age 4 has also brought a level of imagination & creativity that makes it more fun.

katie_cj · May 2011

Add me to the "I'm going to pretend I didn't see this post list"

I'm scared now.

HarrietNJMommy · May 2011

mulrooney:
We are now a few months into 4 & there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

There will be. You're only a few months in. When people say that 4 is better, it's not "instant" like the minute they turn 4 it's so much better. But you'll see that between 4 and 5 how much your daughter will mature.........

Hang in there!!!

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