2006-06-21 04:47:26 · 33 answers · asked by Pink Princess 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
no, i'm 22 and emotionally and financially ready too, and i really want a child. just make sure your man is ready.
2006-06-21 04:50:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, its not young at all. I'm 23 and I have a two year old daughter. I was young and when I conceived I wasn't ready. But its just how you choose to deal with it. I chose to get off my butt and get a job and finish school because I want my kids to be proud of who and what I am. I think you are very ready to have a baby as long as you have the patience to care for a kid which I think you do. So go for it and don't let money hold you back from having a kid. When there's a will, there's a way. Good Luck.
2006-06-21 04:56:51 · answer #2 · answered by so many to choose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
23 is pretty young unless being a stay at home mom is your choice. If you are wanting to pursue a career be sure you are settled somewhat first. Does your hubby want a child now? You both need to want this. If not married - then forget it! Wait. Life is too short to mess it up with having a baby with the wrong guy if he's not ready to commit or simply isn't ready for a baby. Not fair to the child either. Be sure you are in love, and be sure your party days are'nt high priority on your list of happiness. Kids are great -- but its a whole new way of life once you have them. Be responsible! Good luck!!
2006-06-21 05:02:20 · answer #3 · answered by Port Lib 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
23 is a fine time to have a baby if you're emotionally and financially ready, if your relationship with the baby's father is rock solid, if you have discussed and agree upon parenting methods, if you don't mind the majority of your time being devoted to a baby instead of each other, and if you no longer require the freedom to go out together, have parties, stay up late, etc. Be sure the two of you know what the division of chores and responsibilities will be, too. Good luck.
2006-06-21 04:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by maynerdswife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Emotionally and financially are a big part of being ready, but are you ready for the responsibility??? I am a 22 year old mom of 2. Its not too early and as long as you are sure your ready and have a man by your side who is ready too, I say go for it!!!
2006-06-21 04:57:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not about age, it's about maturity. You should be married, have a stable income, your own home, and be mature. No going out at night, no movies, no parties, no shopping for the trendiest outfit (unless it's for your baby). I was 20 when I had my son but I had all of those things and was ready. I was in the Navy and my husband is a Marine, we had just bought a house, we didn't have many bills and had a good bit of savings, we didn't like going out, we didn't care about getting drunk, we weren't like most young adults are age. Think about real hard first. Try volunteer at a nursery to kind of quench your thirst a bit. If you have friends with kids, give them a much needed day off and spend the day trying to see what it's like to be a mom.
Also consider what's best for the baby. You may want a baby but if you have one to soon because of your own desire, you are being selfish. You want your child to have the world, why don't you try and get some of it for yourself first?
If you have all that in order, go for it!
2006-06-21 06:09:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your emotionally and financially ready the only other question is are you physically ready if so i dont think any age is too young
2006-06-21 06:12:33 · answer #7 · answered by puresplprix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my son at 23 and I don't think it was too young. I think you are a perfect age. You still have the energy to take care of the baby.
Good luck!
2006-06-21 04:50:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. and in fact, our bodies are at their most fertile from ages 15 to about 26. wait too long and age-related infertility begins. God or Evolution or whatever made us programmed us to have children early. "Fertility: Use it or Lose it".
Your chance as a woman of becoming infertile as you age:
15-24 years old.......... 4.1%
25-34 years old.......... 13.1%
35-44 years old.......... 21.4%
(National Center for Health Statistics).
Go for it! Age 23 is plenty old enough. Age 18 with financial and emotional support is old enough as well, to be frank. Completing a high school education first is a good goal. Many colleges and universities have daycare centers, parent resource centers and even specific scholarships for parents attending college especially single parents. Having a child doesn't mean your schooling has to stop.
2006-06-21 05:47:16 · answer #9 · answered by realmomof4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only you can answer this question. I know I was not ready at 23. I waited until I was 32 to have my son and I'm glad I did because I was able to have a lot of experiences that I wouldn't have been able to have that will help me raise my son.
2006-06-21 05:00:15 · answer #10 · answered by samuels_mom_2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋