2006-09-12 19:24:20 · 22 answers · asked by jay dee 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I would say between the ages of 20 and 29 are a good age to start having children.
That way your body is at its best and is ready for the change its about to have.
Plus you get more time to yourself as the child gets older and leaves home, you will still be young enough to enjoy youself and go out every now and then.
My Mum was 19 when she had my first sister and then 22 when she had my second sister then waited til she was 27 to have me.
We have all turned out ok and we have all left home now and Mum can do what she likes, she still looks after all of us and we see her all the time, My Mum is my best friend and she is still young enough to come out with me and my husband when we go anywhere.
2006-09-12 21:28:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whenever the time is right for the individual! I didn't meet my husband until I was over 30 so I have had my children later in life than maybe people think is right. I do worry that I won't be around as long as I would like to see them as adults, but then anything could be round the corner no matter what your age. On the positive side, I am financially secure, I have done most of the things I wanted to achieve before settling down, I am more patient, I still have lots of energy to play with my children and many of my friends with young children are similar ages - and we don't look like grandmas at the school gate!
Having my children is the best and hardest job I have ever done, but I am glad that I waited until I was ready and didn't feel pressure to meet someone and have children too early,
2006-09-13 09:16:05 · answer #2 · answered by Cathryn H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really al depends on alot of things. First do you want to be able to have fun with your child as in play, run, hide and seek, or even go watch him play ball in highschool. Second you have to think about if you are financially ready if you have enough funds to take care of your new born and your new borns needs and also the needs you will need due to the new born. Far be it from me to tell someone when the right time is, but if you are and have been in a great long lasting relationship with someone that cares about you and your needs as well as you the same towards them, and you are financially ready AND and thats a big and , if you are emotionally ready for the hearts aches to come, then now. If you are talking about a specific number on the time and age best to bring a new one into the worl I would have to say mid 20's just so you can experience your childs life and yours asa well. I hope I have helped you with your problem if you have any further questions you can IM me or e- mail me at capopne_313@yahoo.com. I am on right now.
2006-09-12 19:35:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 23 almost 24 when i had my baby and i can honestly say i was too young...I resented being a mum and found it really hard to adapt to the responsibilty i had...However now aged 30 with a near 6 yr old girl is FAB!!! she is my life and i love her to bits but i now feel that i don't want any more kids cos it would be like having my 1st all over agian!! If you want more than one kid have them close together other wise you will just get your life and your body back and then decide to go back to it all again. Age wise, it is gonna be an individual thing but i would say over 25 is the best age to start a family......gud luk!!
2006-09-12 22:08:38 · answer #4 · answered by EMA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babies have needs. They need more than just love. They need security, financial and emotional.
So the best time for you to have a baby is when you are financially stable and have a lifestyle to offer your child. It is easy to fall in the "I want a baby" trap - you might as well get a doll. I had my first child at 21 - I wasn't mature enough, experienced enough. (Doesn't mean you aren't, by the way.) My last child at 36. I'm a much better parent now. BTW - Maybe I look young for my age but no one has ever thought I'm my daughter's grandmother!
2006-09-12 20:36:41 · answer #5 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The younger you are the better you recover and the less chance of the baby having birth defects aswell. I wouldnt go overboard and recommend to have them in your teens.. but between 20 - 35 i think is best. You wouldnt really want to be any older than that or you would be walking your child to school everyone thinking that its your grandchild. I fell pregnant when i was 19 and had my boy when i was 20. I am now 21 and my baby boy is 1 next week. He is the best thing thats ever happened to me and i wouldnt have it any other way!
2006-09-12 19:28:39 · answer #6 · answered by Jordy[♥] 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had my first child at 22 and my last (4th) at 35, which was 9 months ago, they say between the ages of 20 and 40ish is the best time, as the older you get the less chance a woman has of conceiving, plus there are added riskd to the unborn child, you have more chance of having downs syndrom babies, but there are risks at any age,
2006-09-12 19:32:12 · answer #7 · answered by janine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-12 19:51:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best age there is not really a best age to start having kids apart from when you in yourself feel ready to have them obviously i don't recommend having kids to young or to old but its totally up to you and when you feel ready i have 2 kids and i had my first at 18 i am now 22 and think i might be pregnant again hope this helps you hunny xx
2006-09-12 21:02:07 · answer #9 · answered by bobby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on each individual person. I think the best answer is when the couple are both mature enough and ready undertake it. A baby is a great blessing and joy, but together comes worry , problems and a lifetime of responsibility.
2006-09-12 19:43:18 · answer #10 · answered by London Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋