Do you think 24 years old is a good age to have your first child?

Question

I am hoping to give birth to my first child when I am 24. I am hoping to have two children and to have both children before I turn 30.

My husband will be 27 when our first child is born. When our baby is born we will be together for 7 years and married for 3. We own a home and I have a college degree.

How old were you when you had your first child? Do you wish you had your baby sooner or later than you did? Do you think 24 years is a good age for a baby?

Answer 1

well wife4life you and your husband will know when the time is right for you to have your children. i would say that you should have your children when you are fincially stabled and you and your husband are ready for this.

Answer 2

You didn't say how old you are now, so I don't know how long you would be waiting, but I think that is a good age. You will have a chance to get on sound financial footing, which it sounds like you are already in pretty good shape, or getting there. I think it is a good idea for couples to have some time to themselves before having kids, so they really get to know each other. It also gives you time to sort out some of your feelings about raising kids. You are never going to agree on everything, and everyone has to adjust how they handle things, but try to make sure you are on the same page on the big things, so you can present a united front to the kids.

I think one reason so many young marriages end in divorce is that they have kids too early. The parents don't really get to know each other, then they are saddled with the responsibilities of supporting a family, and any incompatibilities get exaggerated. Then you have kids with a split family before you know it. Or the parents wind up living their marriage through their kids, don't take enough time for themselves, and raise a bunch of spoiled brats.

Waiting a few years also gives you a chance to travel together and expand your horizons, a lot cheaper than you can once you have kids. ;-)

Answer 3

I think that any age that you feel you can handle the responsibilities of a child at is a good age to have one.....I believe that if you are married, and have a stable home environment, and enough money to support you and your child, then I believe that 24 is a great age!! I am 3 months pregnant, and I was 17 when I conceived, and I just turned 18 a couple of days ago, but I finished school, I am getting married in August, and me and my fiancee have a beautiful house.....so I really do believe it just all depends on whether YOU believe you are ready or not....

Answer 4

i just turned 25 last month and i have an 8 year old, i couldn't imagine my life without her because when she came into my life, well shes actually the reason i got motivated enough to get to college! but if i could have the same baby now i would for her sake. there are benefits to having your child younger, like your still in the loot, and have more energy. but as an older mom(not a teen lol) you have more patience, and wisdom. i say if your financially secure, and have thought of how this will affect your married life and most important both you and your husband are ready this is the perfect age because your right in the middle, not too young not too old. just start trying, have fun doing so, and don't worry so much. there will alwasys be people ready to give their 2 cents!

Answer 5

I think 24 is a good age as long as you have your life together, and it sounds like you do. I had my first one when i was 21...i was only married for 6 months when i got pregnant...so it was kind of stressful because we didn't get a lot of married time together before the baby came. I had my second when i was 24. I love my girls and I like that I am young enough to run and play with them. I think you are definetly ready to have a baby, I wish you the best of luck and enjoy that precious gift! :)

Answer 6

well, it is the right age if you have the money to care for the child. Do you have the time to care for a child right now? You should wait to have a child if you are just starting a new job. You also have to ask yourself if you are really ready to handle all the responsibilities of being a parent. If not take time to have fun and travel and spend time with your partner before you decide to have children. There's nothing wrong with having children at 30. Personally, i would choose to have kids at 30 because i will be more mature. My mom did not have me till she was 38 So i think that you should not rush yourself to have kids when you're young because you will have plenty of time to have kids.

Answer 7

24 is a fine age. I think maturity is more important than age. I had my son at 18 and I was MORE than ready. I never once wished I had waited, though I do wish I had gotten my degree, as its HARD getting it now. I have been married for almost 10 years, and he makes it all possible for me to stay at home and be the type of mother I want to be.

Just look at everything you would have to give up and which is more important to you and you will be able to tell if you are ready. I was never into partying, so it was a no brainer to me.

Good luck!

Answer 8

Because they change so much and so much happens (sitting up, teething, talking, laughing, holding their own bottle, etc) in those first two years of their lives. There's a big difference even between a baby who's 18 months and one who's 24 months. After two years old, they don't quite develop as fast and people are less likely to mark each month.

Answer 9

I think ANY age is a good age.
I had my first at 21. My last (I have 4) I had at 27. My husband (who is the same age as I) are thrilled with our life, and know that even tho we started "early" in our family, when we are 40 we will have time for ourselves. And even at that age can foster care, like we want. We will be young enough to enjoy grandchildren. Now my sister has started her family later than us (by about 10yrs) and even tho I was jealous at how much free time they had together in their marriage, and the trips they could take, I realized that we will be that way later in life. There are pros and cons either way.

Answer 10

I personally do not have any kids yet. But I think 22 is the perfect age to have your first child. but 24 is a good age as well. It sounds like you guys are perfect candidates for a baby!! Good Luck!

Answer 11

I think 24 is a good age to have children,i was 16 when i fell pregnant with my son it was hard but i did it,i would rather have waited until i was in my twenties to have kids but i wouldnt change anything now,but you say you have college degrees,your married and own your own home so id say it was a fantastic time to have kids...good luck