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The Truth About Parenting Phases – It’s Not Always Easy

Thinking older kids mean less stress? Not quite! Explore the changing challenges of parenting at every stage.
Vishvas Sowmyanarayanan
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Vishvas Sowmyanarayanan
The Truth About Parenting Phases – It’s Not Always Easy

Introduction

Riya and Pooja sat in their rocking chairs with some Adrak chai in their hands as they watched the sun go down for the 1000th time. They did this every day. “I remember you laughed at me 40 years ago when our kids were toddlers because putting your Ajith to bed was so easy. And my Vijay? He didn’t know what sleep meant. He started his all-nighters early,” said Pooja with a tired smile as she sipped her chai. “Yeah, but your Ajith was too much to handle ten years later. I remember when you’d push him into the car for his tuition, and he’d just run out through the other door.” Riya said, laughing.

Neither Riya nor Pooja is alone in their experience with children. While the world tells us that kids become easier to manage after the first few years, this is not at all the truth. Problems change with time as children grow, and parents are always on their toes to mitigate them. So, if you are a new parent and waiting for the “achche din” of easier parenting to come, read on!