Boys or Girls?

first of all it depends on the child's life experiances behaviors and personalities We have 2 girls right now which works out wonderfully because they are either with me or my mom all the time and they can just join right in with shopping, babysitting, going out to lunch etc we've taken boys before some of them have worked out ok some not with no males in our home they don't get any "guy influences" however we have relatives that have taken in male foster children that have lasted for 10-12 yrs or longer and they have no problem with the boys because the father takes them hunting, shooting, fishing, driving etc you just never know but you might want to think about who's going to have the kids alot and what activities you would typically do with them or you could say you'd take either and see what kind of calls you get ? that's what we do and it usually works out! good luck !

Hi Sky... We fostered 2 girls (ages 11 and 12) and have now been placed with an 11 yr old boy. Im not sure one is easier than the other. I can tell you that my husband was able to connect better with a boy. He only had brothers growing up.... the pre teen girls got on his nerves very easily. They also had a lot of self esteem issues, and thats a little more prevelant with girls, but based on their needs/issues, it was a major thing. I grew up only with sisters, so I thought I'd only want to have girls... but I have found that its been very easy going with our son (and even the first foster child placed with us). My husband and I are real sports fans and are pretty active, so T has fit in really well (but there are girls out there that are fans and play sports). I really think its up to your situation and then each child is different, so in addition to yours, their situation. I don't think one is easier than the other overall... its all a preference and the childs needs/history. Good luck!