Experienced parents often share stories about how their child has entered the "most unbearable age." Future or young parents are often frightened and await this age with anxiety. But what age is truly the most unbearable for a child?
Terrible Twos
The crisis of 2-3 years is familiar to most adults, even those who are not yet parents. The child throws tantrums, cries, demands their way, disobeys, and becomes completely uncontrollable. Everything they do is a difficult test of the parents' nerves.
In fact, there is nothing surprising about such behavior, because 2-3 year olds are greedy explorers. They study the world with incredible interest, try something new, and examine every pebble and every leaf.
They become independent and can express what they want. The crisis at 3 years is a tough trial, but not the most unbearable.
Unbearable Fours
At 4 years old, distracting a child or stopping their tantrum is not easy at all. Children at this age know the limits of what is acceptable, yet they still try to push those boundaries. The child's independence grows, which increasingly leads to tears.
On the other hand, a 4-year-old can engage in more meaningful conversations. At this age, the child is learning to dance, sing, and draw, making interactions more interesting. Therefore, 4 years is a challenging age, but not the worst.
Gloomy Six
At 6-7 years old, the child starts school, and their behavior changes drastically again. They can cry over the smallest things: not being able to read, not finishing writing, struggling to count quickly. But at 6, the child also loves to hug, explore the world, and be close to their parents.
They can create a true masterpiece or build a tower out of LEGO. Additionally, at this age, children ponder serious topics. They are interesting to talk to and explore new things with. They can endure long journeys, making travel enjoyable. And 6 is not the worst age.
Uncontrollable Teenagers
They rebel and do not want to live by the rules. Friends become more important than parents. They fall in love, engage in sex, suffer from unrequited love, and grapple with the imperfections of the world and themselves.
In fact, if you have had a trusting relationship with your child by the time they reach adolescence, this period will pass for you without significant upheaval. The child will consult with you, share how they spent their time, and you can talk to such a child like an adult. Therefore, adolescence is also not the worst.
Being parents is always challenging. And every age of the child is simultaneously the best and the hardest. Whatever changes your child goes through, they are your child, and you will love them at any age, in any state.
