what is a reasonable age to have a baby?

Question

hey what would you say is a reasonable age to have a baby. i.e.- the oldest/ the youngest?
im curious on different peoples veiws?
and do any of you think that abortion is wrong? if so on what circumstances?

no i was just wondering. im not pregnant, i just have random thoughts in my head. and im reaally against abortion, because some people cant have a baby, so what gives you the right to kill a baby when another couple could have it?

Answer 1

rubbish answers!!
im 20 next march..i had my 1st child at 15 second at 17 and im expecting my 3rd in jan..my children are all healthy and thriving at school..more advanced for their age than most kids in the place i live in..and ive done all this on my own..obviosuly with bit of help from partner..if you willing to take the responsibility and everything that comes with a child..
well the age to have sex is 16 so how can poeple moan about girls having babies at 16!

Answer 2

Do you know i find this a very interesting question, to be honest im not sure, i had mine at 20 & 24, feel i did a good job, my mum had me at 17 & back in the 60s that was not good. How can you say that youngest or oldest is wrong, i mean even if a woman starts her family in her mid 30s, has a home, job money etc, does that mean she is going to make a better mum, truth be told how does she know that the maternal instinct will be there, because that's what matters. As for abortion im not against, it so long as it is not used as a means of birth control it has been known i know of two celebs mentioning no names who have done just that. One had 3 the other 5 that is awful, hope my rambling helped lol star on way for making me really think about this x

Answer 3

I would say 25 is a good age and not before 20 if possible as teenagers are just not able to cope,and by the time you are 25 you have done the night clubs etc before you have a child which is much better than having a baby at 16 then wanting to go out and have some fun.!!!! I am NOT against abortion in fact i am for it as what is the point of bringing an unwanted child into this world we live in, it's not fair on the Mum or the child and in many cases brings with it a lot of pain and heartache with it. In this day and age there shouldn't be any need for unwanted pregnancies with so many contraceptives about.!!!

Answer 4

I don't think it has anything to do with age. A reasonable TIME to have a baby is when you are in a mature, committed relationship (which to me means marriage, but to others that means something different) and can provide all the love and bare essentials (food, clothing, shelter) that a baby needs. If you are somehow a responsible teenager that happens to be married (I've known a few), then it's even fine to have a baby before you're 20, if you ask me. If you are 40 and want to have a baby - go for it, as long as you realize the risks to you and your child.

But, all of what I just said has to do with RAISING a child. If a person of ANY age finds themselves pregnant, there is absolutely nothing ever wrong with going through with the pregnancy and considering adoption. Anyone can give birth. It's NEVER wrong to decide against abortion.

I don't believe in abortion under any circumstances. Why are you asking?

Answer 5

Age is not always the route to go.
Maturity is, though.
I'd say anywhere between 20-30 is a good age to start. As long as you are mature, and mentally and financially stable.
As far as abortion, I think it depends on the circumstances. For the most part, I'm against. But if a girl is raped, she shouldn't have to carry the child. In my opinion, abortion is not "murder" until the baby has a functioning brain, which it does not begin to form until week six, and does not actually start to dream/think/etc until around week 10-12.

Answer 6

I think the best age range for childbirth is between the ages of 22-32, although a little younger or older isn't too bad either. Anything under 18 - not cool. To the women above 40 - I don't feel that is keeping the best interest of a child in mind. Just my personal opinion though.

As far as abortion goes - I don't believe that it is wrong. I'm pro-choice, all the way.

Answer 7

Hello...I think you know when your ready to have a baby and I don't think there is a specific age that you can be to be considered a good mum...(I'm 21 and me and my boyfriend are expecting r first in feb and we planned the pregnancy)..I mean a 14/15 yr old teenage girl who has become a mum for the first time could be a better mum than someone who is a lot older than her..as long as the baby is loved and the decisions the mother makes are right for the baby then I don't see what the problem is...i'm not saying that 11/12 yr olds should get pregnant if they feel that it is the right time for them I'm just sayin in certain circumstances these chidlren get pregnant and as long as they lvoe, care and protect the baby they will be a good mum...I don't agree with abortion..to me as soon as the egg is fertilised then a life has been created and it is in the mothers power to protect that life...if the baby is unwanted then adoption can be considered..surely it is better to give an unwanted baby to a couple who can't have children and will love it no matter what...then to be kept with a mother who won't look after it because she didn't want it!

Answer 8

Biologically, he best age to have a baby is between 17 and 30. Note the word "best." If someone is 40 and gets pregnant, I guess that's the age for them. As a biologist though, I'd never have a baby past 30. I'm 24, been married almost 4 years, and don't plan to have kids. My husband knows that if I don't get the urge to have them by then, then I won't.

And, I'm prochoice all the way.

Answer 9

I fell pregnant at 17, had my son at 18, my partner is now 25, but was 24 when he was born. We were both working, and had our own place. We both planned our son together and he is the happiest baby I've ever known! We both love him to pieces, and, despite a very difficult pregnancy, we are now expecting our second in March. I think that whenever you're mature enough, ready, and truly understand what having a baby means is the right time.

Answer 10

I think as long as the parents are in a good relationship, are financially stable and both feel ready to have a child then so be it! However, I'd say youngest perhaps mid 20s and oldest perhaps late 30s?

Abortion - for or against? Completely depends on the situation. e.g. A method of birth control... against. A victim of rape... for.

Answer 11

Perhaps you should realise that not every woman who gets pregnant and does not want to continue with it may not be able to handle the trauma of continuing with the pregnancy and then giving birth. Abortion is not slapping the faces of those who are TTC.

Do you really want to go back to the days of coat hangers and soap solutions?

As for a minimum age to have children - if you feel ready. I'm 34 and still don't feel ready, but then perhaps will never feel ready....