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Date: 11/6/2009 4:04:00 PM
From Authorid: 3277
interesting question, counting ages used to be one of my pet peeves now its only my pet peeve if the child is over two once the kid has reached 2 the counting of months should stop. I do it because there is a huge difference between the age of a a 1 year and a 15 month old. Since my kid turned 19 months a few months back i just say my almost 2 year old because at that point there is not much difference. but up until i had one counting in months was so confusing at it still confuses me so thats why i just say almost two lol. great post  |
Date: 11/6/2009 4:45:00 PM
From Authorid: 33401
I'm going to start saying my age in months XD  |
Date: 11/6/2009 4:49:00 PM
From Authorid: 27414
Probably a post-partum thing.  |
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Date: 11/6/2009 5:02:00 PM
From Authorid: 26303
LOL, love the way you've added humour to your debate! I can understand the 16month old etc, right up to 2 years. After that it's years for me. Babies do things in stages. If for instance you said your one year old was toilet training, people would be say what the? But when you say your 18 month old is training, they would be able to related to the abilities of a child of that age better. I guess if you have kids you will have a better understanding of that. I'm with you though on any child over 2. I would say my 2 1/2 year old, or my almost 3 year old. As for daycare centres, yep children up to 4 1/2 years.  |
Date: 11/6/2009 5:07:00 PM
From Authorid: 42945
Yes I hear yah hun...up till they are two, I might use the terminology of months but after that, I might say 2 and a half and so on ...usually closer to the next 3 that is coming..  |
Date: 11/6/2009 5:18:00 PM
From Authorid: 53052
i think it's fine if they are under two... i think this because there is such a difference between 1-2yrs old in development and just general size so saying my child is 16 months old or 20 months old gives a person a better idea of the actual age and saying it all in months is shorter then saying 1 yr 6 months  |
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Date: 11/6/2009 5:18:00 PM
From Authorid: 63644
Well, for the younger kids (under 3) it's usually because they grow really rapidly.. so 13 months would be really different from, say, 17 or 18 months... each month is almost like a new growth stage. So saying the kid is one, whether he's 13 months or 17 months, wouldn't make sense because the kids who've just turned one are in a totally different stage from the kids who are closer to two.  |
Date: 11/6/2009 5:38:00 PM
From Authorid: 54444
I don't see that it matters one way or the other, but oh well... to each his own. We could count it in weeks or days or decades...it doesn't change how old or young we are.  |
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Date: 11/6/2009 5:42:00 PM
From Authorid: 54444
I am 865 months old...shooting for 1200. |
| Date: 11/6/2009 5:45:00 PM ( From Author ) From Authorid: 35430 oh my I didn't expect this to get so many replies in so little time! o_0 865 months XD That makes me 252 XDDDD |
Date: 11/6/2009 5:57:00 PM
From Authorid: 37150
I also wonder about this. Perhaps it is to let other parents know how old the child is and is going to be or how long ago they had it? They're counting down the days because having a kid is hard work OR they're trying to cherish each month.Hehe. Clothes label things the same way or toys. Interesting. Let me know if u find an answer.  |
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Date: 11/6/2009 5:58:00 PM
From Authorid: 37150
Y'know what else is funny, kids will do this themselves, such as "I am 7 and a half." Or something. Til they get older and realize no one wants to be closer to their next age. lol. |
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Date: 11/6/2009 6:00:00 PM
From Authorid: 37150
and I see so many replies with good explanations. So, I'm thinking as far as our age as adults, it doesn't matter if we're 24 and half or whatever, I figure, until my birthday, I am 24. I won't be telling people "I'm almost 25" or something. |
Date: 11/6/2009 6:05:00 PM
From Authorid: 22852
@}~~ LOL @ this post. I am a mom of two grown sons and once they hit age one, I would say oh he is 1 or 1 and a half or almost two. I always hared the "my kid is 18 months" thing, and well because that involves math, and I hate math..LOL  |
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Date: 11/6/2009 6:09:00 PM
From Authorid: 5301
...for me, counting the child's age in terms of months instead of years meant that your baby stayed a baby longer instead of turning into an opinionated teenager. They grow so fast and parents try to hold onto the baby as long as possible.  |
Date: 11/6/2009 6:14:00 PM
From Authorid: 64365
Actually, it's not a trend, sweetie...it's been going on for eons of time  |
Date: 11/6/2009 6:15:00 PM
From Authorid: 61933
I counted in months up till amber was 2 years old I'm not sure why, I think in some parents eyes saying "24 months" versus "2 years" keeps our babies just that... babies longer!  |
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Date: 11/6/2009 6:22:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 35430
@Hekler: LOL! @Nani: I had no idea, thanks for the info. I thought this was a recent thing, but now I know slightly better! @Angel: Good point, I hadn't thought of it that way! |
Date: 11/6/2009 6:33:00 PM
From Authorid: 15228
I think it's common to count in months up till the age of two, but I've never heard of it going further than that. Most parents realize there IS a big difference between a one year old, an 18 month old and a 2 year old so that is why the distinction is made.  |
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Date: 11/6/2009 6:45:00 PM
From Authorid: 64365
It's even made in children's clothing: newborn, 0-6 months, 6months-12months, 12months-18months, 18months-24months |
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Date: 11/6/2009 6:56:00 PM
From Authorid: 5301
...and in diapers too. Different sizes. Little load Medium load Where did that come from? |
Date: 11/6/2009 6:58:00 PM
From Authorid: 64723
I agree with everyone... I think it's acceptable until the child is two. After that its like... how old? Up until they turn two children are still like babies in some ways too. Not many ways, but, ya know, some still wear diapers, etc. That was a good question!  |
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Date: 11/6/2009 7:11:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 35430
@Black Sunshine: Thank you for the compliment! |
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Date: 11/6/2009 7:16:00 PM
From Authorid: 64747
I do say the childs age in months up until they are two years of age. I've seen this happening in many places, and even in some Human Growth and Deveolpment text books, I don't know why people do it they just do LOL!! Irish Lass  |
Date: 11/6/2009 7:39:00 PM
From Authorid: 4144
i can understand it up to the two year mark. then it's kinda nuts. the first 2 years tho are different. there are changes every month. there's so much going on the first two years it can drive a person mad!! speaking of going nuts my 8 month old grandbaby is spending the night with me so her parents can have their once a month date!! i better 544 month self in the bed!! yes, i did the math!! now i really feel old!!  |
| Date: 11/6/2009 7:57:00 PM ( From Author ) From Authorid: 35430 @Irish Lass and Momma Bug: Agreed! I think that's the way it should be. |
Date: 11/6/2009 8:53:00 PM
From Authorid: 47218
It's nothing new. In the first couple years, a few months makes a huge difference- there's a big leap between a 12 month old and an 18 month old in terms of hand-eye coordination, balance, speech, etc. Even baby toys label things in terms of months.  |
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Date: 11/7/2009 1:21:00 AM
From Authorid: 3277
36 months just completely throws me off why not just say 3 theyre practically grown up by then lol |
Date: 11/7/2009 3:34:00 AM
From Authorid: 16916
The reason why we use months instead of years is because developmental age changes from month to month. A child who is 15 months is 1 year 3 months might say few words. But a child who is 20 months 1 year 7 months can talk in full sentences. Every childs developmental age is different. I just used a hypothetical example. But a child can advance quite a bit in month or two. So to say a child is 15 months you know what to expect. Does that make sense? LOL Maybe it doesn't..it's still early.  |
Date: 11/7/2009 6:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 12103
I think they do for young children cause there is a big difference in ability and development between a 13 month old and a 20 month old...I dont know. I dont have any kids. The month thing confuses me too...  |
Date: 11/7/2009 7:51:00 PM
From Authorid: 7830
I use months up to 2yrs old with my own kids.  |
Date: 11/8/2009 2:18:00 PM
From Authorid: 62849
Up to five years (or 60 months), development is predictable and a child can vary greatly from month to month in his or her developmental progress. That is why they use months up to about 5 years, as far as I know.  |
Date: 11/12/2009 12:21:00 PM
From Authorid: 52140
I think its fine up to two years/24 months. Theres a big difference between a one year old at thirteen months and a one year old at twenty-three months old. If a daycare sign says "Takes care of kids 9-56 months old," I personally don't want to do the math. *Thinks about the math....56 divided by 12.... Need a calculator* So under 24 months to help people distinguish at what level of development your child is at. But after that, its pretty standard. *Throws log on the fire and sharpens knife, Bring the BBQ sauce plz* |
Date: 11/18/2009 4:27:00 PM
From Authorid: 16865
I did months until my kids hit age 1. After that, I don't have time to count the months to figure out how old he is. He's "1 year old, born in October"... then I'd let the fanatical month counters figure it out for themselves. I have too much stress to be counting out months. I think it's just silly, even with developing stages. I need to go deal with my cranky son who is 172 months now! TA!  |
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