What is the ideal age to have kids?

Answer 1

Be sure you both want and can afford them. If you have a profession, that usually means after you graduate (about 22) and then find and settle in a career, save enough for a down payment and buy that house. So, about 25 or 28?

Be sure you've done those things you want to do first - see Europe or Australia, climb Mt. Everest, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef or whatever. There won't be time or money when the kiddies are there. How much fun is it, trying to see the Louvre and handle 2 bored and crying kids? (Even if you can afford the extra tickets)

So late 20's is the best. Otherwise, you'll start too early and have to wait until your 50's and the empty nest to enjoy life.

Answer 2

I'd say early 30s, primarily for financial reasons. You should look into how much money you need to put away to begin saving for college. You need to think about day-care, pre-school, etc.

Kids are great and they consume lots of cash. It's best if you are in a financial situation where you have your first home or are nearly ready to buy and you have some savings. You should also be in a pretty stable work/family situation. You don't want to be changing jobs while your spouse is pregnant. And you don't want to be dealing with other life crises at the same time such as a sick parent, etc.

I'd say enjoy your 20s, put away some cash, get some stability then start thinking about children when you are in your early 30s.

Answer 3

I think there are many factors involved when it comes to being ready to have children. The biggest would have to be financial. Having kids are so expensive and if you can't afford it, it's going to make everything more difficult. I think the newest trend is to have children later in life like late 20s early 30s, but I want them around 24/25 because I want at least 2 or 3 so I don't want to wait longer and have my last one when I'm almost 40, but it may be better for other people's situations.

Answer 4

I'm going to say around 24 years old. I think it is a good age because most people have their life figured out by then, however, if you are still going to college or something like that, I'd say wait until you are out of college and settled down before thinking about having kids. Hope I helped.

Answer 5

It all depends on the person and there stability in life! Some people it is a young age others it is older depends on each individual

Answer 6

There is no age, ask your doc, and he'll tell you before 30, ask your mom, and she'll probably say wait until your stable. It's all up to you dear, and when you feel you are ready.

Answer 7

It varies for different people. If you are mature and stable at 20, then go for it. Some people, it takes them until 40 to get there.

Answer 8

this is so subjective; every one is different and the path that you lead will be up to you -- not to be compared with anyone. so many factors are involved as well, such as financial and cultural issues.

Answer 9

when ur ready. my parents didn't have me until they were 40 something.

i say around 24's-30's though

Answer 10

it all depends on when you feel you are ready to make that choice