I’ve got a “Threenager” in the house! I thought that getting past the “Terrible Twos” was a major milestone but I was surprised to encounter this new stage: “Threenager” stage.
Is it much worse than the “Terrible Twos” stage? Yes and no. No, because now he is more articulate and can say what he actually wants. And yes, because now he is more articulate and can say what he actually wants haha!
The temper tantrums are still there but not because he can talk more clearly now, I can encourage him to not scream or cry and just say what he wants. I think this jars him into realizing that, “Hey, yeah I can talk now!”
To give you a clearer picture of what having a “Threenager” is like, read this hilarious but oh so true article, Threenagers: Reasons They Think Their Parents Are Total A-Holes. The title might put you off but it’s funny, promise!
After surviving the “Terrible Twos,” parents have to endure the Threenager stage when your kid thinks you are the reason for everything that ails them. Including…
Source: Huffington Post