I want to have a baby when I'm around 18 but is that to young?

Answer 1

I think it is...
18 is one of the best ages and you'll want to enjoy it with friends and maybe even a boyfriend. There is a time for everything in life and at 18 your still considered a teenager. Therefore you should dedicate that time to enjoy your youth and most importantly concentrate on your studies because that will be when you will be applying to college.
Its sweet that you are eager to have a baby, babies are great, however they are not easy to take care of and require great responsability that you should only take on when you have your own life set. Keep in mind too that babies grow up quick and just think that when your 25 (which is still really young) your baby will already be 6!

Answer 2

Try looking at this question from another perspective. Think of the baby's perspective. Would the baby like to be born when you were 18? Do you think the baby would have its best possible start if you were 18? Do you think the baby would be happier if you were older, wiser, and a little stable? Love is the most important thing in parenting, but there are other things the baby needs besides that, like a mom who doesn't feel like she missed out on something, a good house to live in and food to eat, a family including a mom and a dad, a mom who has a stable income...ect... Good luck with your decision.

Answer 3

It doesn't really matter how old you are. You have to be prepared, both logistically and emotionally. If you are mature, and understand the responsibility involved in having a child, then its not necessarily too young. But you also need to be able to support the child, to have enough money saved to not work until you want to go back, very little debt and good credit with a credit card for emergencies (only). You need to have a house or apartment with enough space and be able to afford all the baby stuff you will need - crib, stroller, car seat, clothes, diapers and all of that stuff really adds up. Don't forget about maternity clothes and doctor's bills. Babies cost a lot of money, so if you are financially able to take care of yourself and your child, then you're not too young.

Answer 4

You are better off waiting. Your child needs you to provide everything for them...not just life necessities. Even if you have the financial means to care for a child, that doesn't mean you have the emotional maturity or wealth of life experience to teach your child and raise your child properly. My advice to you: find a man that you can see spending the rest of your life with...it may not be a popular viewpoint, but your child is so much better off with 2 parents. Also, and maybe more importantly, go to school. Being educated not only will bring you and your child a better financial situation, but also will give you the ability to raise a child that values education. Do some traveling...bring all that life experience to the table when the time is right for a child. You will enjoy the experience of being a mother so much more if you are really ready before you attempt it.

Answer 5

I am 20 (21 in Feb) and I have 3 kids. One is a girl who will be 4 in Jan. and then I have a 20 month old boy (2 in march) and I have a one month old baby boy (born in Oct). I am married (got married 2 weeks after I turned 18) and We couldnt be happier. Dont let anyone tell you when you are ready for a family. Go with your gut and you know weither or not you are really ready to take on being a MOM. Dont let other people live your life for you!!

Answer 6

If you have a good income, a home to keep the baby in, and are ready to give up the next 18 years to raise your baby right, then yes, have a baby at 18. If you don't have these things in your life, don't do it.

Answer 7

Yeah, that's too young. Wait until you get married. I'd say at least 20 yrs. old. You'd still be a young mom at the age. When your baby's 10, you'll only be 30. When your baby's 20, you'll only be 40. That would work perfectly. Hope this helps you make the right choice, but it IS YOUR life, so I'm sure you'll pick what's best. =D

Answer 8

Its not about the age but if you can support the baby. Ask yourself, can I support myself? If yes, can you support another mouth? Are you willing to spend most of your life feeding, protecting, and teaching a new life you brought to the world. Are there other goals in your life that this decision will inhibit? (Going to college or traveling the world) Some people act like a child is a doll or a purse. That's where they run into trouble. It's a life time committment. Are you ready?

Answer 9

The fact that you are asking this question might lead us to believe that you are hesitant. You will know when the time is right. It usually happens when you are VERY comfortable with your husband, and feel like you can rely on him for every aspect of rearing a child. Don't make the decision lightly, it should be in consideration for the child only, because its not about you. Children are very challenging, and completely change your life.

Live life a little first.

Answer 10

i think so.... my husband always claimed that he wanted a baby by the time he was 20, but now he's 23 (i'm 24) and he's just now starting to think he would make a good dad. he's had a very successful career in the Army and I got to go to college. my advice would be to wait... enjoy your early 20's, you'll have the rest of your life to have babies!! (however, do try to do it before you turn 30, fertility starts to decline at that point)