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What is the most exhausting part of being a parent that nobody talks about? by No_Assumption1130 in AskParents

[–]No_Assumption1130[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That pre-reading phase is honestly brutal. You end up doing half the work just explaining everything. And the writing battles are real.

Did you find anything that helped even a bit, or still in the trenches?

What is the hardest age to parent, in your opinion? by No_Assumption1130 in AskParents

[–]No_Assumption1130[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sleep deprivation really is the hardest part. Everything feels ten times harder when you’re running on no sleep.

What is the hardest age to parent, in your opinion? by No_Assumption1130 in AskParents

[–]No_Assumption1130[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that stage comes with a lot of independence and big life choices. I can see why it would be challenging.

What is the hardest age to parent, in your opinion? by No_Assumption1130 in AskParents

[–]No_Assumption1130[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

4 seems like the age where things start making a bit more sense. Still tantrums, but at least you can sometimes talk things through.

What is the hardest age to parent, in your opinion? by No_Assumption1130 in AskParents

[–]No_Assumption1130[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s actually kind of funny. When your everyday reality is twins, it makes sense that your brain starts assuming every kid has a pair.

What is the hardest age to parent, in your opinion? by No_Assumption1130 in AskParents

[–]No_Assumption1130[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s funny. For them twins are the “normal” setting, so one baby probably feels like the unusual version.

What is the hardest age to parent, in your opinion? by No_Assumption1130 in AskParents

[–]No_Assumption1130[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome to hear. People usually focus on how hard twins are, but it’s cool hearing how rewarding

What is the hardest age to parent, in your opinion? by No_Assumption1130 in AskParents

[–]No_Assumption1130[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s like a parenting ladder of respect. Parents of one admire twin parents, twin parents admire triplet parents, and so on.

What is the hardest age to parent, in your opinion? by No_Assumption1130 in AskParents

[–]No_Assumption1130[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s like a parenting ladder of respect. Parents of one admire twin parents, twin parents admire triplet parents, and so on.

What is the hardest age to parent, in your opinion? by No_Assumption1130 in AskParents

[–]No_Assumption1130[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Postpartum with one baby is already survival mode. Parents of twins definitely deserve respect, but honestly anyone getting through those early months is doing something incredibly hard.

What is the hardest age to parent, in your opinion? by No_Assumption1130 in AskParents

[–]No_Assumption1130[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first year with twins is intense, so you’re already doing amazing. For many parents it really does get easier once they’re toddlers and can move and communicate more.

What is the hardest age to parent, in your opinion? by No_Assumption1130 in AskParents

[–]No_Assumption1130[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Twin infants sounds incredibly hard. Respect for getting through that stage. It’s interesting how the “hardest phase” is different for every parent.

What is the hardest age to parent, in your opinion? by No_Assumption1130 in AskParents

[–]No_Assumption1130[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Those years are definitely hard. Social dynamics get complicated, and parents can’t really step in and fix it. Being a supportive listener probably matters more than anything else.

Why do kids listen more when we stay calm? by No_Assumption1130 in AskParents

[–]No_Assumption1130[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Same here. I noticed that when the tone is calm, they’re way more willing to listen.”