Are boys easier to raise than girls?

[PlatinumBlondeXo]

Everyone always says that baby boys are easier to raise than baby girls. They are typically less hard work and more placid. Is that true or just a myth?

Completely true.

All baby boys are exactly the same, just as all girls act the same.

IME, that’s an absolutely myth. My girl is proving far more easy going than by boy. However, I’m not sure if that’s more to do with 1st child, 2nd child. I think there’s many factors, including the child’s unique temperament.

I have one of each and my girl was a lot more hard work than my boy! Boys seem more laid back.

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luck of the draw

Sure girls are bossy hormonal and hysterical aren't they? Boys just have leadership qualities. I mean, boys don't even have tops telling them they can be whatever they want, but also telling them to be kind. Cos they just know already. Self help tops are for those topsy turvy girls.

I will also caveat all that by saying I have 3 little dotey boys who are a pleasure to raise.

and also I do think it must be easier to raise boys because they're allowed "be" a lot more. Society has lower expectations so it's easier to meet. Boys will be boys after all. Whereas girls you need to train to conform which I can't imagine is easy.

Who is "everyone" in your world ?

As it clearly doesn't involve any people with an iota of intelligence.

I didn't really find a difference in gender to be honest I think genetics probably comes play with temperament

'Everyone' doesn't say it. And it's not true.

You seem to absolutely LOVE a generalisation.

I think its true. Seen lots of placid boys and not placid girls.

With two girls and one boy, I can't say either gender was easier to raise!

Children are, believe it or not, individual!

I found my boys a bit more “what you see is what you get” with a lot less friendship dramas than my girl but I would never assume that would be the same for everyone.

Look at the baby boys who have grown up - men. Given how awful the major of them are I’d say they’re not ‘easier’ to bring up. In fact, I’d say a lot of parents failed their boys when you take the behaviour of the majority of men into account. Most MN threads prove that.

Seems like parents could be a bit more proactive in raising boys instead of taking it at face value they’re easier because they’re not confrontational or as outspoken as girls.

Absolute nonsense. Gender does not dictate personality (speaking as a parent and a primary teacher).

If you are talking about babies, then no, both girls and boys act the same. If you are talking about teenagers/adults, then no, very few people actually raise their male children to be decent people which is why males commit so much crime. When people say boys are easier, what they mean is that they ignore all their sons bad behaviour whilst demanding their daughters do exactly as they are told.

Another thread that just descends into boy bashing....sigh

It's complete rubbish. I have 2 boys and a girl btw.

Yep
3 boys and 1 girl.

Oh dear
Seems so.
My boys have all grown into decent, kind and hardworking men - just like their Dad.

Sorry - above comment was in answer to @Valhalla17

In my experience with my own, I agree.
Especially with the teen years.

Well I know a lot of arsehole men who I imagine would not have been easy to raise.

Children are individual and I don’t think sex has much to do with how “easy” they are. I have two boys who are completely different from each other. One is more laid back than the other but both lovely people.

I think by thinking this/saying this/perpetuating this we are doing both boys and girls a disservice!

There’s a lack of tolerance for boys amongst my NCT group.

They are all girls apart from mine and one other. The other ones behaviour isn’t great (I suspect ADHD but not my place to say of course) and my DS gets lumped in with it. So her DS will start running round a cafe and there will be a lot of ‘boys eh’ comments. But my DS is sitting there calmly usually.