Do you think 26 is too young to be a dad?

Question

My wife and I are planning to have our first baby.

Hopefully if she gets pregnant right away, the baby will be when I am 26 and a half years old.

We will be together for nearly 6 years when the baby is born.

We will have a house and two cars paid off BEFORE the baby is born.

I have a steady job where I make a great salary, but I never work more than 40 hours so I will be with my family enough.

We have traveled and have a happy marriage!

We are hoping to have another baby born when I am about 29.

Do you think 26 years old is too young to be a father?


We don’t think its too young, but what do YOU think?

Answer 1

I am 27 and had my first son a year ago. It has been an amazing experience that I would never give up for anything. We actually recently found out that #2 is already on the way. This one was unplanned and a little shocking, but we look forward to it just the same.

There isn't a certain age when you are ready to be a parent. I have friends who are in their late thirties who are much too selfish to raise a child, but my wife and I are doing just fine and loving every minute of it.

Answer 2

Nope. I honestly don't think there is a right age to be a father. It's more a matter of maturtiy and devotion to your family. My boyfriend is 19 and I am pregnant with our first child. Since we found out I was having a baby he has totally kicked it into high gear and proven what a man he is. He made me quit working so I could stay home & enojy pregnancy. He works his tail off to provide for us, is so exctited to be a dad and has never missed a doctors appointment. totally the opposite of most 19 year old dads. Other men who are 26 or older even don't do as much for thier famlies! It's all weather or not the man is truly a man..
(I got lucky!)

Answer 3

Honestly I feel that 26 is a great age to start a family. You are at an age where both you and your child can grow together and you will still be young when you have grand kids, I know a little to soon to talk about that but it goes quick. I started mine a little to young, I was 18. It all worked out OK but I was just too young.

Answer 4

Not at all. You sound a lot more ready to have a baby then alot of people i know. I have two kids and i'm 25 and i wouldn't change it for the world. The only thing i wish i had done differently is i wish i would've bought a house first so now we're struggling with that. But you sound financially ready and that the best start. As for age, i don't think anyone is truly ever READY for kids!! Good Luck to you!!!

Answer 5

It's not age that makes good parents- it's maturity and then the abilty to properly take care of your children financially, emotionally, etc. that determines whether you are likely to make good parents. The mere fact that you are even questioning whether you are "ready" to be parents at your age speaks volumes to your maturity level; how many people/couples do you know (from across all socio-economic classes and regardless of their age) that have sex and kids without considering for even a minute if they can honestly afford to raise them, if they are emotionally ready to be parents, if they are ready to "settle down," or, if they even want children? In addition, you and your wife are seemingly in a committed relation and, as any "expert" will tell you, a committed two-parent family does wonders for the emotional well-being and development of children. Next, you have a job that both allows you to financially support your child(ren) and the ability to spend a considerable time with them; you'll have to tell all of us what you do for a living. I guess anything can happen like losing a job (unless maybe you're self employed), but as far as I can see you meet all of the criteria that I see are critical to becoming successful parents (heck my parents waited til my father was 40 and my mother in her 30's before they figured they were financially, emotionally ready and I figure I'm a year or two away myself due to losing a job before I think I'll be ready- and I'm 36). Yep, you have have the blessing of porthronbilliam-LOL.

Answer 6

No. Why would you think it's too young? The important thing is that you're mature and self-sufficient. If you can take care of yourself and feel you ready to take on the awesome responsibility that is being a parent then go for it. I had my first at 25, 9 1/2 months after I got married. She was a surprise, but I never thought I was too young to have her.

Answer 7

I'm sorry but why the heck do you need our opinion? I suspect you need some kind of outlet to brag about your wonderful life. I also suspect it isn't so wonderful or you wouldn't need to come here and ask a non-question. I mean you've listed all these great things that make the timing perfect for having a child. Then you go on to ask if 26 is too young. But then you say you don't think it is. Then why are you asking? Why do you care what we think?

Answer 8

For some people I would say yes, I am past 26 and I still feel to young to have children. For you, I don't think so. Seems as if you have already committed a lot of gray matter to the subject and have squared your house up. Keep with it and may you first child be a masculine child. (or feminine one.)

Answer 9

no its not to young to have a baby at 26 ime 26 and have 3 children still with my partner and we support all how children i did have my first when i was 16 very young but were still together and it worked out great hope all goes well with you and your partner good luck and best wishes

Answer 10

you are not too young to have children now. you are at a good age to start having a family with your wife. you also have alot to offer a child and your wife and you should be proud of that fact. relax and enjoy everything you have worked so hard for, and congrats on your first baby! your going to love being a new dad, its alot of fun, and kids are amazing to be around. you will do just fine. good luck and have fun!