Surviving the Terrible Two's...Help!

[bbekity]

The terrible two's are meant to prepare you for the terrible teens.

[denverian]

Originally Posted by NJGOAT

We have also found that the smarter they are, the worse you will have it. Not to be a braggart as I consider my other kids to be average, our 3 year old is a fricking genius, much to our detriment.

OMG! This is so true. One of our boys is very advanced and smart (verified by his teachers) and he has been nothing but trouble since the day he was born lol!

[somebodynew]

Originally Posted by Coldjensens

The 2s are nothing. It is the 3s that are terrible.

I agree with this but only if you wait until 3 to look at your parenting style. You can avoid much of the 3 horror by taking close look at your discipline strategies at 2. Many people think of 2 as still babies, so DON'T address effective discipline that is appropriate to 2.

[eastwesteastagain]

Originally Posted by somebodynew

I agree with this but only if you wait until 3 to look at your parenting style. You can avoid much of the 3 horror by taking close look at your discipline strategies at 2. Many people think of 2 as still babies, so DON'T address effective discipline that is appropriate to 2.

Oh, I don't know. Even with solid parenting/discipline choices from young ages, 3 can still be pretty challenging, IMO (perhaps because I am mid-3s right now? ). Developmentally, kids are better equipped to be more explorative, inquisitive, verbal, and "test limits" to see how the world works at 3 than at 2. Fewer tantrums perhaps, but still pretty patience taxing at times. I truly believe every age has its challenges that get offset by the cool new things the kids are capable of at that age.

[somebodynew]

Originally Posted by eastwesteastagain

Oh, I don't know. Even with solid parenting/discipline choices from young ages, 3 can still be pretty challenging, IMO (perhaps because I am mid-3s right now? ).

Yah yah. Can as in may. At what age are they NOT challenging?

[eastwesteastagain]

Originally Posted by somebodynew

Yah yah. Can as in may. At what age are they NOT challenging?

Lol - not sure - will let you know if I find one!!

[NEOhioBound]

Ah, the terrible twos, trying threes and the f'ing fours. I am scared to what the 5s are as they are right around the corner for me :/ Another, "thank god for wine" moment..lol

[JustJulia]

LOL @ "effing fours"!