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=__ BOYS AND GIRLS : THE EASIER GENDER TO RAISE __=

Have you ever questioned whether boys or girls are the better child? Well before you decide on one gender or the other, consider the following.

If you heard the word sensitive, what would come to mind? Would the thought be more likely to be which gender? Yes, a girl. Even thought it seems stereotypical, it's completely true. According to the article "Who's harder to raise, boys or girls?" from Parent Magazine, author Jan Myers explains that her daughter cried and complained a lot when she was young, but her son did not. He behaved in a calm and composed manner, most likely didn't let things get him down, and dealt with matters well. Also, Jan's daughter would always get angry when anyone would try and help her. Wouldn't you like a child who doesn't get down on themselves and doesn't worry about every little issue? You, as the parent, should be able to get through to your child and help them through tough situations. A son would always fit into that concept. A boy hardly talks back, and is easier on themselves. On the other hand, a girl is 100% the oppposite

Appearance is not everything, right? Well girls go against that. They spend most of their effort on looking their best. And that's not a bad thing- or is it? Imagine getting ready for a formal occasion. You just finished getting ready and you're standing by the front door, calling for your daughter to come down. She says she will be ready in 5 minutes. But 5 minutes go by and shes still not ready. Twenty minutes later, she finally comes down. She says she couldn't pick out the right dress- that one was too long and one was not her shade of blue. Now you are late. If you want to be on time to special occasions, appointments, or just taking your daughter to schoool, you better forget about being early because time will have to stop for that miracle to happen. On the other hand, a son can get ready and pick out an outfit with out even thinking about it. You wont have to worry about them wearing any innapropriate clothes like girls do. They don't even fuss on their hair. Boys are so much more convenient when it comes to getting ready.

Do you ever worry about the future of your child? If they'll ever get the job they want? Well, girls might have it a little harder. Picture this: You're daughter goes to apply for a job. A few hours later, she comes back and tells you she didn't get the job. You wonder, "Why wasn't she hired? She had a perfect resume." Well, in fact, girls have less of a chance on getting a job.The world has been looked apon as a man's world for a long time. More men are excepted into job opportunities, and there are a lot more careers for them than girls. Do you want your child to loose courage because she cannot get a job? That they've prepared all these years and can't find a career? This would happen less to your child if they were a male. They would be excepted quicker and be able to find a job they have a passion for and be able to carry through with it. Think about it- all the overwhelming stress for you and your child would be gone!

There are many parents who have children who are either females or males. Now, that you know a little about each gender, what do you think? What is the better gender to raise? Boys or girls? You tell me.