Parents often find age 8 to be particularly challenging. Many cite this age as a tough period due to significant developmental shifts where children become more self-aware, begin comparing themselves to peers, and face social complexities. Carol Kim, a psychotherapist, notes that this age involves critical thinking, questioning of rules, and a desire for independence, all while still needing emotional support. The onset of adrenarche, a pre-puberty hormonal change, can also contribute to mood swings, adding to the parenting challenge during this time.
Is there a universal hardest age to parent? We whisper warnings about the terrible twos, but come on, are they really that bad? (Yes, they are).
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