expression, noun
fabulous fours; fantastic fours; angelic fours
A playful term for the developmental stage around age four, when children are often more cooperative and charming compared to the 'terrible twos' or 'threenager' phases. Often used in parenting contexts.
魔の２歳を過ぎたら、次は天使の４歳が待っているよ。
After the terrible twos, the fabulous fours are waiting for you.
うちの子も天使の４歳になって、ずいぶん聞き分けがよくなった。
My child has reached the angelic fours and has become much more obedient.
Refers to the 'terrible twos', a period of toddler defiance. 天使の４歳 is the positive counterpart, describing the more agreeable phase at age four.
Refers to the 'threenager' stage, known for challenging behavior. 天使の４歳 contrasts with this by highlighting the improved behavior often seen at age four.
A modern Japanese parenting phrase, likely coined as a counterpart to 魔の２歳 (terrible twos) and 悪魔の３歳 (threenager). The exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects the common observation that children become more angelic around age four.