What is an ideal age to start having children?

Question

I know that everyone's situation is different, and that it depends on maturity levels and financial issues, but what do you think the ideal age is to start having children?

Also, a lot of people say they want to be financially ready before having kids, and they end up waiting a long time.....what if they wait too long? What is everyone's take on this issue?

Answer 1

i guess since you already know that you should wait till you are physically and mentally ready , that you dont want to hear that so I guess i'd say any where from maybe 20-25. Probably no earlier than 18,19 and no later than maybe 40.

Answer 2

I always dreamed of being married young and having my first child at 25, and my second at 29. I believe that a 4 year age diffeance helps with psychological development throughout your children's lives because they are in diffeant parts of development and may not be so competative for your attention. One is in elementary, while the other is in middle school, then one is in high shool while you're paing for college for the other, and you only have one tuition at a time. However, I got married at 24, and I'm 26 now, without a child yet, my hubby's deployed and comes back next year, then we'll try for a child when I'm 27 1/2, and the baby won't be born until i'm 28, and then most likely have my next child at 30. I personally believe it is good to have kids no later than 32 because you're body won't handle it as well, and at that age, women are considered high risk for pregnancy. And you're right about the financially stable thing, you can NEVER be financially ready, cause you'll save and then feel you still want to save more. I had to explain that to my hubby, that and he wanted to waite until he was 30, so I'd be 32, and I told him, my clock is ticking and health wise, I can't waite that long. I hope I helped, GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 3

My own personal opinion on having kids is to wait till you have been married for at least a year or more and also be over the age of 26. People need at least a year to grow together before bringing a child into the world and the age thing has to do with maturity and being more ready to settle down. As for waiting till you are financially ready, you may never be financially ready for kids. You just make it work out and make adjustments to your every day lifestyles.

Answer 4

30

Answer 5

well as a mom of soon to be 5( in 3 weeks) and not financially set im 28. its up to you but 20-30 is a perfec fertile time in a womans life plus your not 60 when you put kids through college. you can grow old with yur kids and money well as a mom we always figure it out. dont get me wrong i have a car but my husband is the only one working and well hat just barely pays the bills. but its not how much money we have or material items its the way we feel and when your ready your ready

Answer 6

I don't know about specific ages. It all depends on when you're ready. Financially, mentally and physically. you see all over the news of all kinds of different age people having children. Maybe consult with your doctor first to make sure you're body and mind is ready for it.

Answer 7

Whenever your ready too. Most people are not financially ready. I'd make sure you or your husband/bf has a good job to take care of the baby. If your going to college i'd wait a lil while. Good luck.

Answer 8

28

Answer 9

Well personally I want to be married, with a steady job, a vehicle and a house. I would say I would not want kids before I am 25ish...maybe even 26

Answer 10

25 is a good age. Nobody is ever ready to having kids , but it is a big decision most importantly you should be married.