When do you think is the best age to start having children?

Question

Do you think 22 is too young?
I am married, have been for about 1.5yrs

Answer 1

when you finish college, arent in too much debt, and can afford having a baby money wise and time wise

Answer 2

Well if you think you can financially, physically, emotionally afford to have a baby now then go ahead. In my experience though, get a house, get the new car you've wanted, put some money away for when you're not working and take an overseas vacation and then start trying. All of those things can become near impossible once children arrive on the scene. At 22 I would wait another 3-5 years before having kids. Achieve some personal goals first and spend time with your husband as just a couple without kids because once you have one or more there is never enough time to spend with your husband as you'd like. The foundation you set now will see you through later on.

Looking back, I wished I had gotten some other things done before I had kids as it is such a struggle sometimes now. But sometimes the urge to have a baby overrides our minds best interest for us.

Good luck.

Answer 3

I had my daughter at 22. It wasn't planned and I thought I was a bit too young. But it depends on your situation. If you feel you're ready then go for it. But think of the non-kid things you want to do first. Once you have a baby even having a shower has to be planned out!

I think any age between 27-35 is good. Live a bit first. :)

Answer 4

Whatever age you are in a stable, healthy marriage and are at least able to be responsible financially. You don't have to be rich and able to buy every fancy baby toy, but the basics and some room to spare in your budget.
I got married at 19 and had four kids by age 24. It's young, but it was fine because our marriage was strong and my husband had a stable job. Now my kids are teenagers and I'm still *relatively* young, which is great. They'll all be out of the house by the time I'm 43!
The human body is made to have children younger too. Risks/birth defects etc. start going up after age 30, and esp. after 35.

Answer 5

I think it is different for each person. When you feel you are emotionally and physically ready to have children and feel you can properly take care of them then the time is right. Most will say financially secure but I am here to tell you that you can be financially secure, get pregnant and your security be gone so that isn't the top thing. Just when you and your husband feel you are ready for the sacrafices that will need to be made to be parents, then you are ready. No I don't think 22 is too young. I think 15 is to young.

Answer 6

Hi, I do not think that 22 is too young. I am 21 and I'm 4 months pregnant. I think it's whenever you feel ready... good luck

Answer 7

Youre the only one that knows when they are ready its up to you and your husband not anyone else!! It shouldnt matter what anyone else thinks!! Im 20 and I have a 4 month old ive been married for a year my husband is 25 and in the military so there are people that think man what was she thinking but I dont really care what they think!!

Answer 8

I don't think it matters as long as you are at a point in your life where you can handle it and afford it. But, I think having kids before 18 is a little young. My parents were 22 when they had me so..

Answer 9

It isnt about how old you are or if your married. Its about how you adjust and how well of a mother you become, not about what age you are. I am 19 years old and unwed. I am with my daughters father however. She wasnt at all planned and I found out 3 days before graduating. It is a struggle some times but you just have to understand they dont choose there parents. If your lookin to save money and buy a house, I suggest you wait. If you are planning a child, you will know when your ready

Answer 10

Age won't make you a good parent.... Whenever you are ready to be a good Mommy... Start a family. My husband and I were young when we had our first (I was 19, he was 20). Four years later we had our second, and 5 years after that our third. I was a great Mommy to our oldest, middle and youngest... Age had nothing to do with providing for, loving, and taking care of them... it was readiness.... Good Luck!

Answer 11

I am 20 years old and two months pregnant with my first little angel. I don't think that there is really a right age to become pregnant. It should happen whenever you think that you and your partner are ready. Good luck and Congrats when you decide to have a little angel