2007-01-08 23:01:24 · 12 answers · asked by abluebobcat 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
In terms of health and ethical reasons.
When do you think it is too late personally?
2007-01-08 23:01:48 · update #1
a man can have children past their 60's look at david jason and des o'connor they had children and they are over 60
2007-01-08 23:07:02 · answer #1 · answered by VICKY L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my first child at 20. I had my 10th child at 43.
I would say that I have far more patience with my younger children (including an Autistic 9 year old) than I had when I was younger. I will say that I have found the up in the night, and irregular sleeping patterns easier to deal with, and I am now on my own with my youngest 5. (age ranges 17,15,11,9,6).
I would agree with one of the other writers..... you should not "have children for a man" if you are saying that you are a woman and your man wants you to have a child. If however you are a man, you might do well to talk to your GP about your health and any significant problems. Also please remember that the chance of genetic problems increase with a womans age, especially Down's Syndrom.
I hope some of this will help you
2007-01-11 06:15:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anna E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tech a man can have a child until he dies.
There has been new research showing that men over 40 are more likely to father children with autism though.
As for just age I think that's a personal decision. I don't think I would want to have kids in my 40s, and I'm sure my husband wouldn't want to have kids then either.
2007-01-09 00:40:32 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
David Letterman had on at 60+ and Scottys had one in his 70's. As long as you are a loving father and can assist in the well being of the child, no time is too late.
Just remember.. You will have to chase that little booger around in the future!
2007-01-08 23:07:31 · answer #4 · answered by BigWashSr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have children for a man? well.......................Men can make babies at any age but to be fair to the child so that the child will have a father all the while they are growing up. So I would say 50 and under.This is my thoughts about the matter from the child's point of view. A child needs a Dad.
2007-01-09 00:45:55 · answer #5 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello
As you have asked for my opinion...:0)
It would to me depend on what major events you want to be there for in your child's life? Is it important to you that you be there for his/her high school graduation? College Graduation? Marriage? Grandchildren? Great-Grandchildren??
If these things are important to you than yes go ahead and look at your age at the time of the childs birth. Given this however, being the only two guarantees you are born with is death and taxes.... you could have a child at 16 and not be around for any of those things.
You didn't say what your physical health is ....... people are living longer now. Especially if they are healthy. Again do some research and look at the downside of having a child later in life. There are some complications that can arise for baby and mother. But also some good advantages for the baby as well.
Also more and more people are waiting till they are stable in their careers and finances before they have children and there is something to be said about that as well. Think we have all (or most of us) been in the spot of having to live paycheck to paycheck. And children are expensive.
So after all that I guess my best advise would be to soul search not only in yourself but also with your partner and discuss what each of you wants and what is important to each of you. What you mutually agree upon as important to give a child(remember a child is not there for a short period but for the rest of your life).
Decide what is best for you!! After all it is your life and good or bad you are the one who has to live it. Best of luck to you!
Blessings
2007-01-08 23:38:05 · answer #6 · answered by justmetisher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my father was 41 and my mom 40 when i was born sadly my father died when i was 13 and my mother when i was 14 so form personal experience i would have to say 35 or younger I'm a 24 now and have a 13m old daughter and she has no grandparents because they had me late in life. And no i was not a accident it was their second marriage and they wanted to have a child together!! if you would like to contact me my email is smurfzoesmama@yahoo.com
2007-01-09 01:49:55 · answer #7 · answered by smurf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't suppose it's ever too late as long as everything is functioning ok. However, I think if you're getting on a bit and you're only going to make it to your childs 5th birthday (for example) that's a bit pointless.
2007-01-08 23:07:30 · answer #8 · answered by Misha-non-penguin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
men can have kids up to 50 odd but i wouldnt like to be aold dad- ive got two small kids and i hope that i'll be a cool dad and they'll respect me
2007-01-11 02:37:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never too late.
2007-01-08 23:11:15 · answer #10 · answered by nosy old lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋