I'm 55 and my wife is 35. We have seven children and are making preparation to have another child. We both love children and have a lot of love to offer them, but I am also approching the age that I may want to retire soon, is it fair to suggest that we not have anymore children?
2006-08-25 03:00:07 · 13 answers · asked by loser 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Tell her we'll discuss it when the race is over. Go Tony Stewart!!! hehehe
2006-08-25 03:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by somewoman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must make a lot of money. Who goes to school with these children and participates in activities with them? You can only spread yourself so thin. Quality not quantity. The wife sounds like she is lacking in the "need to be loved" department. I mean by the children. My 2 children are grown and out of college. I attended every ballgame, school, church, community, etc event they had and it was hard. Children need a lot of individual attention. Good luck to you all. I would make an appointment for a vasectomy and not bother to tell her. She needs to take care of the herd of children you have now. Don't take that the wrong way, I love children very much. I came from a family of 10 with great parents. I would have loved more time 1 on 1 with my Mother. I am 47 and every year the body gets a little slower. Peace. I'm praying for you.. I love the "season" comment from (Phoenix) above.. Have a Great Day.
2006-08-25 10:22:44 · answer #2 · answered by Patty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, you are also approaching an age where you won't be able to get "it" up much longer - better take what you can get!!
If the youngest child is 8, I would pass on an 8th - this way your youngest will be in college by the time you retire.
Other than that - going to a meet the teacher in kindergarten with all the parents as a dad at 60, you will have such respect from the other men in the class...
Kiddin you about the top statement!
2006-08-25 10:17:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Completely fair!
I think she has baby withdrawal!
Suggest that she volunteers a few hours a week at the local shelter for abuse & abandoned children.
2006-08-25 10:07:59 · answer #4 · answered by lostintheclover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely.
2006-08-25 10:28:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Daaaamn, You'll be at risk of dying before it's in college.
Quit now, 7 is a crazy amount already
2006-08-25 10:06:15 · answer #6 · answered by Shockey Monkey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I think that is fair. If she wants more kids - adopt or be a foster parent. 73 is fairly old to be seing your youngest off to college.
To everything, there is a season. I think your season is over.
2006-08-25 10:09:45 · answer #7 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
be fair to the last. dun try anymore since you wont be there to actually accompany them for way too long. time to stop pal
2006-08-25 10:04:08 · answer #8 · answered by gweneth lynn paltfeir 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remind her that when this new child graduates high school you will be 73. She should take that into consideration.
2006-08-25 10:05:04 · answer #9 · answered by cynthetiq 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Talk to her about it, if shes willing to do it while you are retired, let her.
2006-08-25 10:08:20 · answer #10 · answered by sshhmmee2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋