2006-11-11 08:12:10 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I tell you what, I'm 31 with 2 daughters I don't even know that I'm old enough to have kids..... There are days that I wonder what in the hell am I doing. If you are under 18, then you are to young. If you think you have no free time now, have a child or better yet have two. I never realized the amount of time that goes into parenting. I have more respect for my parents now, I often wonder how they did it. Raising me and my 3 sisters. Age is a question to have, but there are many things that go into being ready to raise children. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't change my life for anything I LOVE MY CHILDREN. There are many times that I would love to be kid free for a week. Go back to not having a care in the world, other than where are the parties tonight and trying to score with a hot chick. All I can say, is that if you have to ask that question than you are not ready.
2006-11-11 08:29:25 · answer #1 · answered by Chuck 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is no set age...some people are ready at 20 and others should NEVER have kids.
I look at it this way:
You should be married, because if you are not prepared to form a commitment with another adult which can be easily severed by a court of law, then you are not ready to make a life-long commitment to a child.
You should be in a caring, stable relationship with someone who has the same child-rearing ideas you do.
You should be emotionally and financially capable of caring for a child.
You should have a support network of friends and family to assist you.
Bottom line, a child is a huge responsibility. If you are thinking of having a child, review your life style: how will a child fit into it and what sacrifices are you willing to make to have one?
2006-11-11 17:31:52 · answer #2 · answered by canuk_kait 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been married almost 3 years and am 23. We probably would have waited a little longer, but he wanted to have a baby before he turns 30 (in May). I think we waited enough, had 7 good years of alone time and are pretty financially stable now. I do not think it is all about age, there are other factors (maturity being a LARGE one).
2006-11-11 16:16:05 · answer #3 · answered by emmadropit 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can every be 100% ready to have a baby. I know women who have had babies as teens, and some in their 40's. I've met crappy young moms and crappy old moms as much as I've met kind and caring young and old moms. Doesn't make a difference, I was 25 and had been married for 2 years.
2006-11-11 16:48:24 · answer #4 · answered by me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really think that some of these answers are really mean. It depends on the perosn.
If they are capable of taking care of a child. Do they have the money to take care of a child stuff like that. Age really is only a # and really has nothing to do with it.
I was 17 when I had my daughter and she turned out really well. 19 when I had my son and 22 when I am having my third so it depends on the person!
2006-11-11 16:21:40 · answer #5 · answered by crazziegrl14 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Old enough to realize that having a baby isn't about your wants - it's about providing a good life for a child, including financially, emotionally, proper family support, and appropriate parental maturity for providing guidance as the child grows.
2006-11-11 16:20:17 · answer #6 · answered by Emily O 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mature enough to know that you need a steady income, a proper home, savings in the event of an emergency and the wherewithall to handle anything life throws you.
A healthy home/environment and support from others.
Body wise - 21-26
2006-11-11 16:16:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Old enough to know your ready to devote your whole life to a child. When you become a parent, it's no more about you, your life totally becomes devoted to your child. You do nothing without making sure your child is taken into consideration. BUT, the rewards can be wonderful if your actually ready!!
2006-11-11 16:16:33 · answer #8 · answered by sue d 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I know 30 year olds who aren't ready to become parents,
and I know some 20 year olds that would make great parents.
You should be physically, mentally and financially stable before you become a parent...
We're a welfare state (NY) and the numbers just keep on rising. Why should the state pay for you to raise your children, because you were to stupid or lazy to use precautions. Not fair to us and it's not fair to the children.
2006-11-11 16:28:07 · answer #9 · answered by MKM 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Old enough. When you know you could support yourself and the baby.
2006-11-11 16:20:51 · answer #10 · answered by marie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋