when is a good time to start considering having a child?

Question

im 22 just out of college and recently starting grad school....ive never had a serious boyfriend though ive had a couple of sort-of long-term ones...

lately ive been noticing babies alot more and how damn cute they are! ofcourse thats not the only reason to have one...i feel like my clock is starting to tick and im getting nervous that im never gonna get over my shyness about guys in order to meet someone and start a family.

Answer 1

When you are financially ready. If you live pay check to pay check...its not a good time!!!

Answer 2

Go out with some friend a meet some guys. You know when the right time is? When you find that special someone, that completes your life. Then you have a child it'll all be prefect. But the right time is when you and that special someone decide into bringing a beautiful child to this world.

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Answer 3

Having children and having a career don't often work real well together. It's the having of the child that makes it difficult. Pregnancy and labor make climbing a corporate ladder difficult. If you can accept that having and raising a child is an accomplishment (which I believe it is!), then consider them now. But some people need to accomplish something with their own lives first.

Answer 4

You are so young! I was almost 26 when my daughter was born. You have plenty of time. At least another 20 yrs. My aunt had gone some 19-20 yrs without getting pregnant. She thought she wasn't going to have anymore. When the second one got married - she got pregnant! So you just never know about these things.

Just don't hurry it. A baby is a lot of work. And even more so if you aren't married.

Answer 5

you're 22...finish college, travel and work a little bit. I had my first child at your age and trust me it's not all cute smiles and happy days. It's hard work and sacrafice. It's wonderful too don't get me wrong. But I married too young and now I'm a single mother of two. Wait till you find someone who is right for you. Your clock can't be ticking at 22...

Answer 6

When you meet a guy that you feel will stay around long enough to raise the child, children really need both a Mom & Dad it makes a big difference. Oh and you have to like him enough to want to keep him around a long time.

Answer 7

When you're done grad school
When you're married and the both of you are ready for the lifelong journey of parenthood
When you feel emotionally ready for a child
When you feel financially secure enough to provide for a child

Answer 8

I really think it's up to the person. I was twenty when I had my first child.The first time I got pregnant I was seventeen and surely was ready.At twenty I still wasn't ready.I think you should have a means of support,stable housing,and plenty of love.The is really no age just as long as you can support and love the child.

Answer 9

Most women are biologically programmed to respond to babies and want to have one. Forget about that clock nonsense. You are young and have plenty of time. Focus on your career and get a pet if you want something to take care of.

Answer 10

Eww I'm 21 and I don't even have starting a family on my lists of goals. But I guess everyone needs too.

Um well things will happen in time. If you rush your fate, then it won't be a good one. You'll have a boyfriend and start a fam when its time. Don't rush into. Just let it happen.

Answer 11

Don't believe that biological clock crap. Quit daydreaming and finish school at least. Worry about it when you actually have a boyfriend with some husband potential. You have plenty of time for babies later.