2007-09-04 06:07:00 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
when ever you feel ready,im 21 and feel ready now for children,but people say im too young! just go for it!
2007-09-04 06:13:06 · answer #1 · answered by laur sedge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the parents have proven a commitment to each other first by getting married and have fully discussed how children will change their lives and they both are in 100% agreement that they are ready to take that step, and they both have good jobs (with health insurance benefits to cover the huge cost of the prenatal visits and the birth), and they have saved up money in the bank for an emergency and also have set up their own home with a room for the baby so they are not imposing their choices on some relative, and are not living paycheck to paycheck. Then they are at the perfect age to start a family. But definitely not before age 28. There is still a lot of life and fun to be had in one's 20's before settling down and having to devote your life to the children. And you will be amazed at how much you change as a person between 20 and 35. It is best to be grown up yourself before having kids.
2007-09-04 09:04:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the relationship and the maturity, job status (whether you have the money to do so and accommodation). I would say the right time is when it feels it is the right time, if you have been with that person for a long long time and you know you won't break up, If you are over at least 22 I think but even that is young. The most important thing is if there is enough love to go around, more than plenty!
2007-09-04 06:21:21 · answer #3 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think late twenties - mid thirties for starting a family but only if your planning, otherwise as long as your in a loving, stable relationship, financially able to cope,have a home and support then at any age.
I have to say though i disagree with teenagers having babies, sometimes it works out ok and all power to these women but a lot of times its a disaster.
I had a baby at 24yrs, been with hubby 10 years and married 3 years.
2007-09-04 08:28:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think between 25 to 35 i was 28 when i had my first and had done most things i wanted to do like traveling and other things you cant do as easy with kids i was also married for 5 years before my first i now have 2 one is 6 and one is 10 you should live a little before kids my opinion of course we are not all the same,good luck on whatever you decide.
2007-09-04 07:26:56 · answer #5 · answered by LYNNSGARETHS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the best age to start a family is when you feel the most ready. people say to wait until you are stable, but does that ever happen? just make sure you are with the one you are going to spend the rest of your life with, and that person is going to support your decision. you of course need to make sure you are finished being selfish, there is definitely no room for that as a parent. would you give up your hobby or extra splurge time and money to buy diapers and change them. if you can answer yes to that, then i would say that you are ready.
2007-09-04 06:19:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
whenever you can provide for a family and feel ready. for some thats 18, for others 30. it depends on each person and their maturity levels. once you have a good job, money behind you, a house and a long term partner then you are on the right track. im almost 19 and feel ready now apart from the fact i wouldnt be able to afford kids yet, so im planning on waiting until i can. good luck.
2007-09-04 07:14:11 · answer #7 · answered by * Mummy to 2 Girls * 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you think the time is right i have 2 boys aged 4 an 6 and im 28
2007-09-04 07:30:33 · answer #8 · answered by pink_little_gem 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think women are having babies alot later now due to careers etc, but there is never a right time only the right time for you...I had my daughter at 31 and my son 3 years later.
2007-09-04 06:14:36 · answer #9 · answered by MNMG 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can never go by how old you are,you have to know when you are ready to start and be willing to raise that child for 18 years and sometimes longer.Being a parent is not always an easy task,You have to be patient and willing to give up on things you use to do when you were single.Children are wonderful to have but it's not easy raising them these days.
2007-09-04 06:25:18 · answer #10 · answered by mamaw2305 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In your 30's. It helps slow population growth.
Plus you should be financially independent. Plus still in good shape age-wise to have and raise a child in later years.
2007-09-04 06:16:53 · answer #11 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋