decent age?!?

Question

what would u say is a good age to have a baby?

Answer 1

when you are financially stable making a minimum of $3000 a month. anything less you'll be on welfare. you need to pay for daycare when you work to pay the bills, and food costs a bundle, then theres the sweet sixteen party and the college tuition, the cell phone and texting from the child to their friends and forget your social life .

Answer 2

It really depends on the person. Different people mature at different times. You will also want a good support system & preferably a spouse. You also should have a steady income & have spent eough time with children to know how much work they really are.

I know many people say mid- twenties, but I don't think there is any "golden" number. I had my first baby at 20, second at 22, third at 24, fourth at 26 & fifth at 30. My husband has a secure & good paying job & we were (still are) able to support ourselves.

I knew what I was getting into. I had taken 5 years of child development classes, babysitting, & being a parent of my brother's children ( my brother's children lived with me from the time they were born to age 10.) I studied child development in college including internships. Then I did home daycare. By the time I had my first child at 20 I already had 8 years of child care experience- five of those years were full time.

Answer 3

25

Answer 4

First, it should NEVER occur before 20.

After 20, it depends on the person. You should be married, you and your spouse should both want and 'be ready' for a kid, and settled into a career. You will never be financially ready, but understand that kids cost a lot of money. If you are already in serious debt, you need to get this paid off first.

All that said, 25 seems to be a good age.

Answer 5

Everyone is different. I always pictured myself having babies in my early 20's and I did. Some people like to wait and travel and all that before they start a family. Anywhere from 20-30 I say is a good age for a 1st child. Any later than that and you won't get to enjoy it as much cuz you'll have less energy most likely to keep up with toddlers.

Answer 6

I wouldn't necessarily suggest an age. When you are finanically and emotionally stable and responsible. That may not be for a long time. Having children when you are not ready is not wise. I unfortunately took the UNWISE route , but do not regret it. Yes, my life will be much harder than others since I am only 20 years old single mom with a 16 month old. If you can, wait. That is my best suggestion.

Answer 7

Personally I think its different for everyone. I don't think that there's a set age. Its when you feel ready....emotionally, financially, etc. I was 24 and I'm glad I had my daughter at that age. I feel young enough to be a fun mom and to also keep up with her, but old enough to do the job the right way!
Good luck!

Answer 8

18 - 25. By the time the baby grows up you can still live it up and be in a good financial/physical state to do so.
Kids take a lot of energy and if you want to really enjoy their childhood its better when your young.

Answer 9

I had my first shortly before I turned 21. I just had my 3rd and final 3 months ago. I'm 25. If I had it to do over again I would have waited until I was done with college. It took me 2 years instead of 1 to get my degree because of 2 difficult pregnancies back to back.

Answer 10

It's different for different people. I say that once a person (or couple) is settled with a good job and have lived their life and no longer feels the need to party and is responsible enough to be in charge of a while other life, then they're ready.

Answer 11

When you are ready.

Everyone is different. I waited until I was 37 - and I am very glad that I did. I am more patient and am enjoying the experience so much more than I think I would have at a younger age.

But everyone is different. My sister had hers at 23 and 27. Different strokes. . .