Knowing he'll probably be dead by the time the child is in his/her early twenties. If you think it is OK, do you believe there should be any upper limit at all?
2007-03-07 02:20:00 · 27 answers · asked by A True Gentleman 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
If you think it is OK doesn't that mean that also you don't consider an upper age limit on the mother either. You'd be quite happy to see two 70 year old parents have a child then die within a few years and have the child placed in care.
2007-03-07 02:31:32 · update #1
Do you really base the decisions you make in life upon the fact you could be in a fatal accident tomorrow?
2007-03-07 02:33:06 · update #2
I know women of 70 cannot conceive naturally, but they can artificially. Anyway, it's the principle I'm concerned with.
2007-03-07 02:39:05 · update #3
A friend of mine had lost both his parents by the time he was 20 they (his parents) were both in their 40's. They probably didn't think that they were going to die so young when they started a family.
So why should it be morally wrong to start later in life.
No upper limit should be applied.Besides who is to judge you are too old to be a father?
2007-03-09 11:42:38 · answer #1 · answered by coolkebab 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A man of 55 who is capable of fathering a child should consider all of the reasons, it should not be based on age alone. Don't be dwelling on you not being alive when the child reaches his or hers twenties. No one knows when they are going to die. There are lots of pros and cons to consider. Talk with your significant other about your doubts and concerns, remember you are not in this alone.
No, I do not think there should be limits on age for a man and woman to have a child. To give life to a child is a wonderful thing no matter how old you are. But, ultimately, it is your decision to make. I wish you well, and hope you will come to a conclusion that will be satisfying for you.
2007-03-07 02:50:19 · answer #2 · answered by desperate77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see who's right it is to say no. A 25 year old could have a baby and die the next day, women die during childbirth.
No one can put a time on death, so who's to say that person wont live to be 90 and their child will then be in their 30s.
I lost my dad at 12 and he was early 50s so i'd have quite liked him to be around until i was in my 30s
2007-03-07 07:14:21 · answer #3 · answered by Baby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think that it's morally wrong. With people living longer and longer these days there's a good chance the man will live to see his child grow into his/her 30's or even 40s and a very good chance the man will live to see his grandchildren. My father was 56 when I was born. He passed away when I was 15, but I cherish the memories that I have of him and I can't imagine having him any other way than the way I remember him. My mother-in-law is almost 87!
2007-03-07 02:33:39 · answer #4 · answered by Vicky L 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In response to the addition to your question:-
A woman of 55 for example, is not naturally going to conceive, she has more than likely been through the menopause and is not going to get pregnant without some unnatural method of impregnating her.
A man still can help to conceive naturally at this age.
Its only what nature is letting you do. I dont believe in a woman having a baby at this age because it is UNNATURAL and goes against rational human nature. But a man can do it naturally.
But apart from the this nature side of things, I do think its pretty horrible for anyone over the age of about 50 to consider having a child. Who wants to be in their 20's and having to care for their elderly parents?
2007-03-07 02:35:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 56 and will have a child when I am 57. And hopefully 2 more by the time I am 60. With my life's experiences I will leave them better off then the child I had at age 19.
2007-03-07 02:26:41 · answer #6 · answered by Boston Mark 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I honestly dont think so.. If he is the greatest dad ever alive.. then what difference would it make if he was 35 or 55.. Yes its possible that he wont be alive by the time the child turns to their 30s but as long as he was a good influence and took care of the child during his life then it shouldnt matter..
2007-03-07 02:25:41 · answer #7 · answered by Grace 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has their own opinion on this
Personally i don't think its fair to have children knowing your not going to be around for them
I know we can die at any time but im saying when most people have children they are pretty young themselves
But saying that 55 today isn`t old a 55yr old can live for another 30yrs or more these days
2007-03-07 02:38:55 · answer #8 · answered by Black Orchid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parents were quite young when they had me.I had the benefit of Grandparents as a child and am lucky enough to have both parents still around to give me advice.
Think it can be quite selfish of older people to have children as they are considering their needs not those of the child in the future.
2007-03-07 15:35:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see where this is a moral question. A healthy person (male or female) could easily live long enough to raise a child to adulthood. There should be no age limit, as long as that person intends to be a responsible parent, no matter what their age.
2007-03-07 02:25:16 · answer #10 · answered by Resident Heretic 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋