Is 7 the most annoying age?

[Mrs. H.]

I have a 7 year old boy who is the sweetest, kindest, most helpful, ANNOYING child! He picks flowers for me in the yard, always offers to help me do things (unload groceries, licks the mixing bowl out, you know, useful stuff), tells me I'm wonderful, etc. but when he's not being the sweetest kid ever, he's making weird sounds (humming, animal calls, whistling), getting into his brothers/sisters' faces, irritating the baby (who at 13 months has very little patience), teasing the younger boys, etc.

I know these are not tics, and I'm mainly saying all this to get some sympathy and reassurance that he will grow out of this when he turns 8 in a few months, right? Right? RIGHT? :001_unsure:

[lynn]

Sounds like he just wants some extra attention or is getting bored. It's perfectly normal and he'll probably won't grow out it to fast. Maybe a hobby or have the other play with him more.

[Kelli in TN]

I am so sorry to be the one to tell you this, but, no. He probably won't outgrow this for awhile.

In boys 7/8 is annoying. 12/13 can be pretty annoying.

You will miss it when it is over, I can promise you that. You will miss it when he towers over you and calls you Mom with a voice so deep it makes you jump. When his hugs fold you into his arms instead of your hugs folding him into your arms, you will be nostalgic for that little irritating boy.

Enjoy these weird years!!!!! But I know you really know that already!

[Pencil Pusher]

I've heard that it is.

Fwiw, mine's 7, & he's not going to be 8 for a while.

And to those of you (Kelli) who say this lasts TWO years...:001_tt2: LOL. I couldn't find one not smiling. And I can't spell phbth as well as some of you!;)

[KidsHappen]

At least for girls. All of my girls were an absolute pain at age 8 and I am praying that my last one makes it to 9 with both of us still in one piece.

[Beth in Central TX]

Hmmm...For boys, 3 and 4 years ago age 7 was the most annoying age, but now it's a tie between ages 10 and 11. Didn't you get the memo?

[Adrianne]

He will grow out of it. And then at 9 they think they know everything and complain about helping you at all. The things they coveted at 5,6,and 7 are now boring chores you have to make them do.

I love kids!:)

[Quiver0f10]

:lol:

[Lisawa]

I have a 7 year old boy who is the sweetest, kindest, most helpful, ANNOYING child! He picks flowers for me in the yard, always offers to help me do things (unload groceries, licks the mixing bowl out, you know, useful stuff), tells me I'm wonderful, etc. but when he's not being the sweetest kid ever, he's making weird sounds (humming, animal calls, whistling), getting into his brothers/sisters' faces, irritating the baby (who at 13 months has very little patience), teasing the younger boys, etc.

I know these are not tics, and I'm mainly saying all this to get some sympathy and reassurance that he will grow out of this when he turns 8 in a few months, right? Right? RIGHT? :001_unsure:



Nope 18 is! lol My son still does these things... well all but the animal sounds... *Ü* He finds pleasure in tormenting his poor sisters and being contrary.... he is who I call the first son.... he is the first and only son....He’s a great kid.... but can be a butt... here is where I get my saying the first son...

The Parable of the Two Sons

Matthew 21:28-31
28"What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work today in the vineyard.'

29" 'I will not,' he answered, but later he changed his mind and went.
30"Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, 'I will, sir,' but he did not go. 31"Which of the two did what his father wanted?"
"The first," they answered.

Sorry... I’m not very reassuring am I?

[Stirsmommy]

:lol: If it makes you feel better I will say it is the most annoying age. Really seven is a breeze. 11- 12 nearly killed me. Come to think of it 18 isn't my favorite either. Well I guess I am just not much help at all:D

[coffeegal]

Hmmm...For boys, 3 and 4 years ago age 7 was the most annoying age, but now it's a tie between ages 10 and 11. Didn't you get the memo?

:lol: :iagree: :lol:

[WTMindy]

9 is way worse than 7!!! Don't mean to discourage you, but the noises get louder, the bouncing gets more violent, the hormones start kicking in and they start smelling, and they are just generally more obnoxious. My ds is also very sweet, but....oye!!

[Greta Lea]

My younger son will be 11yo in September. He is a HARD to deal with child on a good day, so I'm really not looking forward to him being 11yo this fall.

[Kelli in TN]

and they start smelling,


Oh. My. Don't they though? We need a smilie holding its nose for this post!!

[LG Gone Wild]

My ds is way more annoying than yours. Everybody loves him and yet he drives everybody batty with his annoyingness.:banghead:

[Beth in Central TX]

Oh, yes! We've switched to deodorant soap, and I encourage deodorant use more often; especially now that it's starting to get warmer here in Texas.

[Paula in PA]

At least for girls. All of my girls were an absolute pain at age 8 and I am praying that my last one makes it to 9 with both of us still in one piece.

This is not exactly good to hear when my dd turns 8 in just 4 days! :eek:

No sons here, but I do remember my mom mentioning having the hardest time with my brother from about 7yo to about 12yo.

[mcconnellboys]

Nawww, 9 is the most irritating (oh, I forgot, he just turned 10)......

Regena

[~Tara~]

I have a 6.5 yr old who sounds equally as obnoxious LOL And he's had a good year + to work on it.
What are you telling me...I have an early bloomer?
My other two weren't *this* bad though.
But then...every age has been rather obnoxious with this particular child LOL Poor thing. (but darn he's cute, especially with those two front teeth missing :giggle: )

I know, I'm no help. *shrug*

[Michelle T]

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[Alice]

You will miss it when it is over, I can promise you that. You will miss it when he towers over you and calls you Mom with a voice so deep it makes you jump. When his hugs fold you into his arms instead of your hugs folding him into your arms, you will be nostalgic for that little irritating boy.

Enjoy these weird years!!!!! But I know you really know that already!

Oh! I only have a 4 yr old and this almost made me cry. :o I think it's time to go to bed. :)

[Lizzie in Ma]

Then that is the most annoying age.
Come to think of it, around here 5 was rough too. Well, is anything really easy? Ever? :D

[Chris in VA]

"and they start smelling" Rofl!!!

[Pam "SFSOM" in TN]

I've heard that it is.

Fwiw, mine's 7, & he's not going to be 8 for a while.

And to those of you (Kelli) who say this lasts TWO years...:001_tt2: LOL. I couldn't find one not smiling. And I can't spell phbth as well as some of you!;)

I like the old-fashioned :-PPPPPPPPP