What do you think the best age is to start having kids?
Posted by: Avocado Green
9th Dec 2021 03:25pm
It seems people are having their first child later in life - is this a good thing?
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Aimz2024
I had our first at 24, and it's been super fun growing up and learning with her. Though I feel like at her school im definitely one of the younger mums. Where as where I grew up in a small town it was pretty common to have them before 20... Now being 30 and pregnant with our 3rd I definitely can see a difference in the way we have parented over the years and grown up and can see the benefits of having them a bit later. Though I definitely agree, whenever you are both ready I don't believe there is ever a "right" time to have kids.
Sarahg8
I had my first child later because I got married later, but if I had had the opportunity I would have had the children earlier. The advantage is that I had already travelled and was ready to settle down, but the disadvantage is there is more likely to be genetic defects in a child born later, and you need a lot of energy to look after a child which is easier when you are younger.
Carla Priscila32084450
I believe that it can be a good thing for both parents. But biological clock is a bit scary. women eggs decrease an get order and it might be stressful to get pregnant. Researchers says that advanced maternity pose many risk to mother such as diabetes and High blood pressure, also kids is more prone to have genetic issues. However the good things of first child late is that both parents will professionally and financially well do raise a kid. Also mature to educate our future generation.
Tazzyd
I say when every you and your partner are ready and don't let people pressure you to get pregnant.
Vanessa 32284508
Pros and cons for both .
Having children before 35 I believe is ideal if you have grandparents as your support system . Kids can be full on… especially for the elderly !
NeneyTee
I say whenever you and your partner are ready! Nobody else can make that decision for anyone.