>>>>>>>She is sooooo cute. Almost makes me sorry that I didn't have any of my own - almost {g}
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>>>>>>Ha, thanks :)
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>>>>>>The challenge starts in about 10 years (or sooner) when the boys start their teen-age quests. Fortunately, I'm well-versed in their methods.
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>>>>>If you think you have 10 years until the challenge, you're dreaming. IME, the hardest parenting years are roughly middle of 6th grade to middle of 8th. All kids are pretty miserable at that age, and they make each other miserable.
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>>>>>Tamar
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>>>>What age is that in the US Tamar ?
>>>
>>>About 12 to 14.
>>>
>>>Tamar
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>>Mine are 11 and 13.. and I do and do not agree with you :)

We always say to friends with younger children that things gets easier when they grow older. As for their temper and behaviour: It was not ever good to begin with :)

Seriously, I think they are doing fine.
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>So you think the miserable years are a little younger than I said?
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>Tamar