Boys vs. Girls

[Blackcat31]

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[momofsix]

happyfacehappyfaceGirls all the way!!!happyfacehappyfacehappyface

God know what he was doing when he gave me six daughters. My sister has 5 boys and thinks they are so much easier ::

[Play Care]

The worst whiners I have ever had were BOYS. The girls had their moments, especially around 4 when it was the "you are not invited to my b-day party" nonsense, but all in all, I prefer girls.

Right now I have two very high needs, whiny brothers and despite me doing everything by the book, they pretty much horrify everyone with their constant whining/crying I am off today with my own sick daughter and even being ill she's not whining. What a relief for my ears:: (although I might ask her to tone down the wretching)

[youretooloud]

That's funny.. I usually have whiny boys, and stronger girls.

The girls are quicker to try new things, and less likely to cry over every little thing.

The girls are almost ALWAYS the first to ride a two wheeler, or cross the monkey bars, or any of those physical milestones.

I do have one girl right now who went through a very long dramatic phase that drove my crazy. She's starting Pre-K next year, so I am extremely happy that she has given it up.

[Country Kids]

I have two girls that are known as "drama queen" by all the kids and even some of the parents-

They will be going off to kindy, so it will be a whole new world for them. I guess your behavior is what gets you a nickname or outlook on life!

[cheerfuldom]

Boys are rough

Girls are whiney (depending on birth order IMO)

My boy are rough but learns from much older siblings

My one boy that is an only is the quietest, most polite little guy you'll ever meet.

My girls are a whole different story-whiney, bossy, mother hen, tattlers, toy stealers, hitters, the list goes on-

My girls are either onlies, are the youngest of much older siblings. One has older siblings but is the only girl in the family.

In my opinion I have found-boys that are onlies are great!!!! Girls that are the middle child are great!!!!!

This is only my opinion and what I have found to work in my childcare-

The middle kids i know are the worst....

[Scout]

boys

girls

BC-you crack me up!! This is exactly how I feel! I should've just posted that!

[Scout]

Wow~I am surprised at how many of us prefer girls! I love the little boys I have and would take them any day. They are all very polite and one even said he would miss me today since he wouldn't be here!! They do tend to run around but, like I said, I am used to this since I have a 4yo son!

[Solandia]

From my experiences, I find that most providers...in a highly competetive market...will lean heavily towards girls with a select few boys (often firstborn/only).

*IN GENERAL* early childcare programs with mostly girls will be easier, overall...in terms of safety and general behavioral types of issue. Once they hit about 4-5yo, those girls start to test out their emotional terrorist skills (aka, mean girl stuff)

Most times, I had all boys. Many of them were kicked out of other programs because they no longer "fit in" once they got to be toddlers...typical boy toddler, nothing excessive, just more work than the girls who didn't throw, kick or crash their toys 6 hours/day. Boys tend towards more impulsive, less discerning of personal injury, and just more physical in general. I prefer boys, because I prefer to be outside & the excess energy and impulsiveness gets worked out if you can run 4+ hours a day in the backyard. LOL.

ETA: That boys seem to be more work, because I feel that most care situations are set up for boys to fail. Emphasis on fine motor skills at lower and lower ages is frustrating, and boys tend to respond to frustration very physically. The hyper sensitivity/overreactions to a push or shove among friends is another. The hands to yourself is very hard...and boys often need the "touch" to communicate. I know *I* am touchy with my boys...I have to {gently}put my hand on their shoulder, elbow, chin or mouth when I am talking to them or giving directions or redirect. Eye contact & voice is not enough. And I have found (with my mostly girl provider-friends), that they view my physical-ness as a negative...and are very uncomfortable with that in a correction situation...hugs are great, but never scold with a touch.

[coolconfidentme]

ps..., My girls go to town when we eat while the boys fiddle fart around.

[DCMom]

I have a group of 14, 7 boys and 7 girls.

3 of the boys are whiny tattlers. Could rival ANY of the girls. Yet they are the most destructive and 'active' kids of the whole group. Two of the three are siblings.

3 boys are the sweetest, most helpful and polite kids. I would take them any day any time. Two of the three are siblings

1 boy, you never know which kid you are going to get here...some days he is so good and sweet, other days he's a real little sh!t. Most days he is somewhere in the middle.

3 girls...I call them the Daycare Divas. Sassy, demanding, tattlers, sneaky. But they have their good days. Two are siblings.

3 girls...sweet, kind, thoughtful, polite, helpful. Two are siblings.

1 girl...a baby. I've only had her a few weeks, but she seems to be easy.

I guess the pattern I have seen in the last few years is more about parenting and less about gender.

[Sunchimes]

I have a little toy drum. It has been through 3 girls without a scratch. It's a very popular toy, but it was always used correctly. We've spent hours having parades with our drum.

A year ago, I got my first boy. He's 12 months old now. His favorite activity is pounding the drum on the floor as hard as possible. I fear for Drum.

It's pretty much that way with everything now.

[jenn]

I had an all boy daycare (not by choice, just who enrolled) when I started. I now have an all girl daycare (again, just who enrolled).

While the girls do tend to have a little more drama, they are still easier to me. They tend to get involved with each other, interact and PLAY. My group of boys played more independently, mainly just banging things together and running around.

I think it's what you're used too and where your tolerances are. I have a daughter, so I "get" girls. Girls are whiny, Boys are loud. I prefer whinyhappyface

[Blackcat31]

I guess the pattern I have seen in the last few years is more about parenting and less about gender.

This this and this!!!!!!!!!!

[Candy]

Boys are much easier for me. To me they are alot easier to entertain you just give them a toy and they go about their business. Girls seems to like to talk ALOT. I watch one girl who just never stops talking. Then she talks like a baby with a high voice(she is 6 tho) so i can't understand what she is saying most of the time.