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ManjeeraPatnaikuni: 11 months ago | Last edited at 12:34PM on 7/27/2012

Are terrible 2s really that bad?

I'm starting to wonder as my daughter is 2 now. Does it get worse when they're 3?

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bentheredunthat: 11 months ago

This is when the, "No" days begin. They begin defying you in the most annoying ways. They learn the power of the word & how much it drives you crazy. Best way to deal with this is by offering choices. "Do you want green beans or do you want squash?" Otherwise you will be in for a battle. Totally normal. They're just trying to establish some independence & their own ideas, for themselves.

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ManjeeraPatnaikuni: 11 months ago

Thanks for the insight.

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dunnjp2000: 11 months ago

Great answer!

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Sweeterthantea: 11 months ago via Android

green sandwiches with cole claw

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BradleyPitts: 11 months ago

It gets worse every year until theyre 18 and out of your house!

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ManjeeraPatnaikuni: 11 months ago

haha!

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dunnjp2000: 11 months ago

so true

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bohappa: 11 months ago

No! And yes... My daughter missed them completely but my boy started right on time and hasn't stopped. He's 4.

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ManjeeraPatnaikuni: 11 months ago

Lucky you missed it for your daughter:)

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BradleyPitts: 11 months ago

You get double the fun for boys!

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Deneesh: 11 months ago

The terrible twos can only be as bad as you perceive them or let them be. You can handle the toddler better and make the whole experience a whole lot more bearable. For instance, you need to set limits and limited choices and establish a given routine for them to follow and you will be good. For more tips, visit http://pediatrics.about.com/od/toddlers/a/05_terrble_twos.htm.

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bohappa: 11 months ago

That's a good answer! Thank you.

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bentheredunthat: 11 months ago

Yup - exactly.

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MatthewHart: 11 months ago

Yes, they are horrible & can last up to 28+ years.

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BradleyPitts: 11 months ago

speaking from personal experience?

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bentheredunthat: 11 months ago

Laughing hysterically!!! Good one man. :)

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Car23los: 11 months ago via Android

my nephew is 2 now lol. I never really gave any thought, but he's a lil devil!! Haha its bad at times.

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karinaztaylor: 11 months ago via iPhone

I haven't heard of anyone having a worse experience than I had with my first daughter but with my second I'm pretty sure they never came my advice being that your asking your probably already a great mom who's over protective and loves your kid more than anything and just wants everything right so relax don't worry you'll know what to do and if not every parent around you will give you advice you don't even need when the time comes cause you'll already know what's best even when it's last min mother knows best was said for a reason

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cynthiasmith: 11 months ago

It is part of growing-up Learning Give baby a choice? Do you want a treat before your nap or after? It gives them the control & a win win for both?Out smart baby with a decision