How old do you think you should be to consider having a baby?

Question

I've wanted a baby for ages but I'm only 15, so how long do I have to wait?!!

Answer 1

Until you are married AND financial & emotional able to raise a child.

Answer 2

Well, well, well....


You are just 15 years old as you mentioned.

Having a baby is not an easy task. A baby is not a toy that you can put back to a locker when you get fed-up with it.

Baby has a lot of needs that must be provided. You need to have a stable job, you must be a good provider to the baby, not only providing physical/material needs but love and guidance is also a priority.

The right time? I should say it will depend upon your status of living, emotional & physical readiness.

In some 3rd world countries such as Philippines, marrying age was 25 for men(but does not applies to all), since mostly at this age men have jobs of their own and can be independent from their parents.

Marrying and having a baby are two different things, Some couple could already be living together but decided not to have a baby yet, still waiting for the right time when they feel they had enough saving, or if they feel they are financially stable.

Nowadays, in 3rd world countries both parents are required to work to be able to survive the poverty. For some fortunate people they could actually get married and have a baby after college.


I dont think that it is time for you to have a baby yet. Time will come.

Answer 3

15 is WAY too early. Don't even consider getting pregnant until you are at least 28....better yet, wait til you are 30 or older.

Sorry, but a 15 year old has no idea what life is like....I don't know a 15 year old who has even had to fill out a tax return or even WORK.

From 15 to 25, you need to be getting through highschool and college, so you can afford to support a baby, and NOT take welfare/wic.

I am assuming you aren't married. That's another INTELLIGENT requirement of having kids. They have to have a father.

Buy a doll, or get a dog, and stay in school. Most 15 year olds can't even remember to feed the cat, much less give a child the love and $$ support they need.

Answer 4

I think it is best to wait until you are at LEAST 18 years old, but I would wait longer yet. I really can't give you the exact age I think you should be, cause it depends on your maturity. Give yourself some time to experrience live and grow up more, and if you don't like how that sounds you probably need to. There are a lot of things you haven't, or will not be able to experience if you are "tied down" with a baby. You could have major issues with supporting the child and yourself financially if you do not first concentrate on getting a decent paying, secure job, with health insurance. Weather it be with an education or not. Not to mention, the older and more mature you are in a serious relationship the better the chances the guy you have the child with will stick around and be a husband and a father. If you get pregnant by an immature man he may decide he wasn't ready and bolt on you and the baby.....yes, you may feel like you have enough love to raise a child alone and think you don't need a man to help you, but it takes a whole lot more than love to raise a child.....at least a happy one! I obviously do not know you, but I would be willing to bet you are trying to fill a void in your life and though a child will love you unconditionally, it would not be fair of you to not plan to raise that child to the best of your abilities....you will most likely have a lot of problems if you do not wait longer.

Answer 5

Till you're married.

There's a reason why people get married and why families have been an integral part of society since the dawn of man. Raising babies is TOUGH. It's a full time job. It requires you to devote 48 hours a day 8 days a week to caring for that child. It is exclusive of all other activities including education and career.

If you have a child at 15, your baby will likely be raised more by your parents than you, will lead to significantly more stress in life in general, an almost complete destruction of your social life, and an elimination of any dating life you might consider. All your time and energy will have to go towards caring for that child and you won't have the financial, social, or emotional support of a spouse.

If you wait till you're married you can raise your own child (a much more rewarding experience if you ask any mother), you can develop a social life with other parents YOUR AGE through day care and other parenting organizations, you'll have tons more stress but at least have finished high school, and you'll have a husband who will be able to provide financial and emotional support to you and your child.

So wait. It's the smart thing to do and you'll be much happier for it. But you don't have to take my word for it - ask any teenage mother out there.

Answer 6

at least 20, but it would be better , for you and baby, if youwaited until you were out of collage.this way you can provide a decent life for your child, and also get to be involved with things in your 20's before being a mother. Being a mother is an absolute gift and joy, but having babies will not fix problems, nor make anything you do in your life easier. Wait until you are old enough and do the right thing for a baby and that is get an education so you can provide for your child.

Answer 7

OH HONEY PLEASE WAIT!! I was once in your same situation but LUCKLY I waited. my first child wasn't born until I was 22 and in a serious relationship. It's harder than people tell you, trust me. I love my kids but it get easier when your a bit more stable and older.
You can't count on every one to help you, you need to be able to do it on your own and at 15 years old you just can't. take some time to be 15. Get your driver's licence and party with your friends and finish school. Meet someone that make you feel special. and be with that person for a long time to know if it's going to work out before you have a baby.
BEST OF LUCK, I HOPE YOU MAKE THE RIGHT DECISIONS IN YOU LIFE!!

Answer 8

I was 16 when I had my daughter. I would wait until u are out of high school. I was not prepared for how hard it was. My daughter woke me up every hour. I was so tired. I had know business having a baby that young. I did the best that I could and she is now 10 years old! I wish I would of waited until I was older. I had to juggle going to school and taking care of a baby. Get your life together so that u can give your future child the best life u can!

Answer 9

well.. what not many people seem to have focused on here is that ITS NOT LEGAL TO HAVE SEX AT YOUR AGE anyway! You should be out having crushes on boybands, having a laugh with your friends and doing exams and stuff at your age! Not thinking about sex!

Another point uis that your body is not physically ready for such trauma, although some teenage pregnancies go well and produce healthy bouncing babies and all is fine, so many things can go wrong in your undeveloped body. Also, theres a higher risk of the baby not developing properly or even being born dead because you are not able to give it what it needs from your body.

I think you are really silly even contemplating this and need to have a serious talk to yourself! Enjoy your life!

Answer 10

You should wait untul you are able to afford your car payments, your designer bags, your rent, diapers, baby formula, car insurance, gasoline, food, entertainment, baby formula, other baby needs, and you can afford all this without struggling each month... trust me honey, I am 23, and now that i know what life is all about, I know that I won't be able to afford having kids till i am about 30... It would be a shame for you to give up your younger years just so you can tend to a screaming baby at all hours of the night, then you will be so tired cleaning the crap and vomit everywhere to think straight, and on top of that, you will probably start neglecting your sex life, your relationship, and then you won't be able to go back to school, work, and take care of a baby all at the same time...

trust me. Don't think about it till you are 30.. I know it is hard, but hopefully your ability to think about your future is your ability to want to get pregnant by some 23 year old who has a low paying job at a burger joint.

Answer 11

You should wait until you are financially able to care for and function with a baby. Taking care of babies is not all cute smiles and giggles. There are a lot of diapers to change, bottles to make, expenses to bear. I'm not saying that you won't enjoy all those things, but you will only enjoy them when you are well prepared to do so. At 15, how will you afford to send your baby to college? Have you considered that? The average cost of raising children in the US is about $10,000 per year if they are healthy. Do you have $10,000.00 extra a year to keep your child fed, clothed, healthy and safe? Please, please take your time. Growing up is hard work when you do it alone, even harder when you have a child to do it with.