how old should u be when u have your first child?

Answer 1

Mostly the reason people say in your 20's is for several reasons.

1. Your not emotionally ready to have a child at a younger age. You need some years in your youth to be free of obligations such as parenthood.

2. Your not at a stage in your life where your read to support a child. Unless your lucky enough to be from a wealthy family, your probably no where near ready for the financial obligation of caring for a child.

3. You need to be in a loving, committed relationship. These usually take time to develop and/or find.

Although you can physically have a baby any time puberty hits, you aren't truly ready until later in life. Actually the most suited for parenthood emotionally are people in their 30's. These people have lived a free, fun, youthful life in their 20's and are ready to focus completely on their children, something younger parents often aren't willing/ready to do.

Answer 2

It is possible for some women as young as age 9 to conceive and have a child. Age 11 is not unusual, and nearly all women can conceive by age 15.

It doesn;t make sense though, to be pregnant and subject your body to that until your body is through growing. That is usually starting at age 18, and still some growth through early 20's.

Also, At what age are you best able to be emotionally avilable for your child, to be the best parent? Most people think that the late 20's (29) and into the 30's is the best time to be prepared to be a parent. That means you've complete emotional development, finished obligations like college, and gotten a stable job, saved money to take care of expenses and stuff, and have a stable partner to help you share the overwhelming load of raising a child.

One of my partners conceived and delivered (my son) at age 43. It is possible for some women into the late 40's or early 50's to conceive naturally. Artificial implantation has made it possible for a 65 year old woman to deliver a child. How old is too old?

If you are in your teens, it is possible to have a child. But, is it wise? WHat is in your bestr interests? Finish growing physically and emotionally, finish high school, have a chance at college. If you don;t finish college, job opportunities are limited (all lower income), and if you don't have a good partner, who has a good job, then he/she won;t make much money either (if he/she is around your age and education). That means a difficult struggle toi make ends meet and pay the bills, while wishing you had more time for fun (party, dance clubs) and less time babysitting a baby that cried too much.

This should be your checklist before having a baby:
1) Do I have a long term and stable partner to help me.
2) Do I have a source of income for when I can't work?
3) Do I have $15,000 to $20,000 in the bank to give a child their best chance?
4) Am I ready to stop partying and dancing, and want to stay home watching TV, and the baby, most nights?

Answer 3

As long as you're at least 18, that is up to you, and how physically fit you are. A healthy mom=a healthy pregnancy.

The other VERY important thing to remember is that you MUST be able to care for and support that child through adulthood.

If you're underage, irresponsible, don't have a job, are getting pregnant to get away from a "bad" situation, or whatever reason other than truly WANTING that child, you're not old enough.

Answer 4

I had my first at 25 and second at 27 I don't want to be too old when the kids are growing up so I think mid 20's is a good time to start besides that then when the kids are old and gone you are on;y in your 40's and should have a lot of life left

Answer 5

Mature enough to understand that first your body has to
have grown to its full potential to carry the child, and then
mature enough to understand the responsibility of a
baby. A lot of girls have babies without thinking twice
and end up with either a broken relationship or a
broken heart. It seems we do not talk about it but
child bearing is not an easy job. I commend my mother
for having seven.

Answer 6

You should be at the age that you finsh college and move out your parent's house and be married as well as have some type of job and saving account. Whatever age you complete this tasks, your at the right age to have a child or two.

Answer 7

It completely depends on your maturity level. I was ready for my first child at 18. I was in a committed relationship, financially stable, and I was mentally ready. Some women aren't ready until they are 30.

Answer 8

When you have a high school education, some college if possible, a good paying job, married and a place to live.

Answer 9

I think 28-29

Answer 10

When you are finacially and emotionally secure, and mature enough to handle a child.