Gender Wars…Raising boys and girls - Is one harder than the other?

Yes, boys and girls must be raised the same by providing unconditional love, encouraging both to express emotions and be involved in basic life skills, including cooking, cleaning and others.

It is not possible to decide between a boy and a girl, as parenting challenges depend on the individual child and circumstances. Behavioural issues and academic struggles are the primary challenges of raising a boy. Emotional intensity and societal pressure are common challenges of raising a girl.

Raising boys is all about focusing on their psychological and physical development at each stage. It involves practising distinct parenting methods that meet boys' emotional needs.

It is a matter of perspective, as distinct challenges are involved in raising a boy or a girl. Some feel raising young girls is easy, as they communicate better, and teenage girls are hard to manage due to their emotional depth. Parents may find it challenging to raise boys due to the risk of ADHD and academic struggles.