What do you think about a 24 year old woman having her first child?

Question

My wife will be 24 and a half when our first child is born. I will be 27.

We own a home that we will have paid off in less than a year. We have $0 debt.

My wife has a college education and works in finance making decent money.

I have a job and make over $24/hour.

We have been together for 5 years and we have been married a year and a half.

People judge my wife and think she is too young to have a child, but I think we have accomplished more than most 30 year olds.

We are happy and don't care if we are "too young".

What do you think?

Answer 1

That's ridiculous. 24 is a perfect age for her. Obviously you're both in the perfect position to be having a child, and you should'nt pay any mind to those people. Apparently they've nothing better do do that try to make a hormonal pregnant lady upset.

How old do they think you need to be? The older she gest, the more likely she'd be to have complications and genetic defects.

Answer 2

Forget what other people think, that isn't important because it's your life. They are judging you and your wife based on your age, and that isn't fair. You seem very mature and have already accomplished so much, you should be proud! Plus I tend to think that younger parents are more fit than older ones, they can relate to their children much better and are better able to keep up with them. I myself would get married right after college if I'm still with my boyfriend then. My mom had me when she was 24 and my dad was about 27 just like you and your wife, even though they got a divorce my mom had no problem raising me or taking care of me. Good luck and congrats.

Answer 3

Accomplishments, money, and age don't factor into this. I have known women who were making 6 figures and were 30 yrs old, and they are the most conceited, self serving parents I have ever seen. What makes a woman ready for motherhood is a willingness to absorb a total loss of independence, handle 3+ nights of sleeplessness while your 3 month old kid has bronchiolitis, and be vomited, pissed and crapped on without losing her sense of humor. If she thinks she's ready for this, she's wrong-- there is no way to prepare. But, if she (and you) both think you're willing to take a bungee jump out of a moving plane to be given the chance to try parenting, then she's ready.

Best of luck, and tell your doubters to shove off. It's none of their business anyway. I have (stable) bipolar disorder, and everyone said I was unfit but my own husband. Now these doubters all say that I am the most natural mother they've ever known.

Answer 4

you know what that is just fine, to young is like 18. My parents who are 40 had kids when the first were 20. But, they got married when they were 19, and they had they last kid me when my mom was 28, which is when some people first start having kids. My parents said you could first have kids when you are 24. So you guys are on track. And it should be you and you're wives own opionon anyways. Hope your baby turns out buiteful. Good Luck! I know this girl in my class who her parents first had kids when they were 15. Now that is way too young. Prayers are there for you and the baby.

Answer 5

Wow! Sounds like you're way ahead of the game to me - lol. And 24 is "too young" to have a child? Since when? There are girls as young as 12 and 13 having kids (out of wedlock, obviously), but for some reason, 24 is "too young?" That seems like the perfect age to start a family to me. Just the fact that both of you are in your 20's, out of college, married, have no real debt and have a very good income BEFORE you have your first child is nothing short of miraculous nowadays. Congrats to both of you! ^_^

Answer 6

I think it's ridiculous that you even for once doubt about your wife and you by asking this question on Yahoo! answer. And i believe the people who are "judging" you are just jealous.

To me you sound like a mature responsible couple who know what you are doing. And nothing can take that away from you two. Especially with the baby coming, who I believe will bring only joy to your days. I am happy for you, and I dont even know you! Let people talk, they don't get to enjoy your happiness, and if they cannot say that you two are having a great life, or if they cannot at least be happy for you - who needs their opinion anyways? they dont bring you more money or happiness dont they?

Answer 7

Our daughter was born when I was 20. I have been married since I was 18 and very stable. People told us the same thing. 24 is not young for kids. I would think the normal age is mid twenties. If you have everything together, why not have kids?

Answer 8

stuff what other people think, u know whats right for u in ur position in life, ive only just turned 21 and have a 14month old girl, im still with father. and alot of people judged me, and altho she was not planned i would never regret it. she made me turn my life around, and im a better person because of her. if u feel ur ready for a new chapter in ur life then do it. its ur life, u have to live it so do it ur way, no one elses. and now 24 is not too young, its a hell of a lot better than an uneducated 15 year old having a baby.

Answer 9

You sound like you would provide a good home for a baby-and thats what matters. Who cares what others think, this is your guy's life. Do waht makes you happy. I think 24 is a great age for kids. The earlier the better, less chances at deformities and abnormalties. good luck :)

Answer 10

I believe if you are married and are as well off as you say you have no real reason not to start a family get to it starting the family is half the fun hey hey. JUst remeber if your trying and your a briefs kinda guy switch to boxers for awhile it will make your swimmers more productive.