Whats the youngest age, you would consider having a baby?
Or simply share your story.
Any answers will be much appreciated?
2007-09-23 00:46:42 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
There really is no set age to consider having a baby. Everyone matures differently and not everyone is the same. The best time ,however, to consider having a baby is when you have your own place, are married, you are emotionally and physically ready, you can support the child, and both you and your partner are ready to start having kids.
You also have to consider a few other things. For example are you ready to not be able to go out and do things like you used to? Are you ready to deal with all the responsibilities of taking care of a child? Will you and your partner be good parents?
Most people say they want a child without even thinking about these things and end up in a bad situation where one parent is abusive. And when that happens your child end up getting hurt mentally and possibly physically too. If your child is around fighting and yelling and those sorts of things it will only destroy to child mentally. Also if one partner is abusive that child can get hurt physically. When the child grows older it will only continue to cause problem for them.
I'm not saying that you or your partner is like that but you do have to consider that before you do make your decision because I'm sure that you and your partner would never ever want your children to have to witness any of that.
Good luck.
2007-09-23 02:27:56 · answer #1 · answered by Andy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a hard question to answer, in terms of an age. Personally, I would want to have a child when I'm in a good, healthy, long-term relationship/marriage. When I know, and not just think because I'm overpowered with these new feelings of lust/love for someone, that I can provide a stable and secure home for a baby. I always said that when I was 23 I wanted one, but you really can't just set a time, and you're going to have a baby. It's about where you are in your life and what type of relationship you're in. You also have to keep in mind, that when you have a baby, you are forced to grow up and become responsible, you're life is no longer about partying and things like that, the baby becomes your life. So unless you are 110% sure that you are able to make that commitment, and you're ready to quit being a teenager, or a single woman on the town, then I wouldnt suggest you think about babies. I've seen too many young mom's getting pregnant and convincing themselves that this is how i'm going to get my boyfriend to stay with me forever, or this will bring us closer together, it doesnt work like that.
2007-09-23 08:00:31 · answer #2 · answered by anonymous 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 24, and I am 40 weeks, 3 days pregnant. Though more about your current situation than your age, I would never consider having a child younger than 22 years old (the age at which most people finish college and start a career)
2007-09-23 09:51:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The youngest age to have a baby is 20 I had my first kid @ 21 and it wasn't easy even though i was working and so was my husband it should be something u are financial and emotionally ready for its takes alot of time and energy . ur life changes completely .
2007-09-23 08:46:53 · answer #4 · answered by love 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always thought I would get married at 24 and have my 1st at 26...well it ended up being the other way I got married at 26 and am prego now at 27...
looking back I would not have been anywhere near stable at 24...I still loved to party and not care about my body..responsibilities was no where near my vocabulary.
I believe someone should consider starting a family when they are settled down, financially able to care for themselves and others.
2007-09-23 11:33:46 · answer #5 · answered by SUNSHINE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 21 and really want to get pregnant and have a baby. But I'm not sure my boyfriend is? I haven't spoken to him about this but he knows I want a baby.. But I've never thought about having a baby until I was 20,
2014-09-27 19:33:48 · answer #6 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would have to say 25 and married!!
i had my first baby at age 20 (eventhough i was married) and my 2nd by age 22. baby number 3 came at age 23 and by that time i was done (had my tubes tied).
it's SO hard being a parent period let along being one at age 20!! i was on birth control with all 3 of my kids and never missed a pill. my doctor said with some women this is common unfortunately and was supportive in my decision to have my tubes tied.
i love my kids dearly but feel that if i had just had my first one (now at age 28), things would be easier and i would be more mature to raise a child. plus, i would've had more time to myself to do things. i do get more of a break than some parents do since i'm now divorced and only have the kids part-time so my bf and I get to do alot of things alone.
but on the flip side, i won't be too terribly old when my last one moves off to college. and i enjoy getting to do all the fun stuff w/my kids like b-day parties, cheer classes,girl scouts and ballet. i love watching them grow,laugh, and learn.
hope this helps!!
2007-09-23 07:54:49 · answer #7 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm 21 and this is my first i think the best age is to be out of school it all depends on who the person is when it comes to having kids but i would say at lest be at of high school and have a job
2007-09-23 08:07:19 · answer #8 · answered by Sweet P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 30 and 9 weeks pregnant with my first child. I have been with my husband for 8 years and we decided not to have kids early as we did a lot of travelling and wanted to set ourselves up before we decided to have kids. Everybody is different though. You should have kids when you feel ready to.
2007-09-23 08:00:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 14, but probably 18 or at least out of high school. it's too hard to try and take care of a 2 year old and get through high school and still find time to party.
2007-09-23 07:59:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋