Without fail, the topic of gender differences comes up in each and every group of mothers I participate in. Whether it be a vent session after Stroller Strides class as the mothers of boys hang out "running" their children just a bit longer, or an afterschool question answer period with the preschool mommies I chat with as we wait to pick up our little ones. We all have an opinion on whether boys or girls require more "work" as a parent.
The general consensus from all the moms I've spoken with is that boys are more energetic, less responsive to requests, and less concerned with safety which requires a great deal of anticipation and energy on our part as moms. Girls on the other hand, are more stubborn and opinionated which requires more patience as a mom. Most of us have agreed though that boys are harder now as toddlers and children, but the girls will more than make up for that as they become teenagers.
Below is a link to an article that goes into more depth on the topic. It includes research and opinions from "experts" (though I consider every mom an "expert") that support the assertations and conclusions we've all come to on our own. I found it interesting.
http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-life/family-parenting/articleparenting.aspx?cp-documentid=23256506&page=0
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