What is the perfect age to get married and what is the perfect age to have a baby? I think 20 or 21 is the perfect age to get married and then 22 or 23 is the perfect age to have a baby. What do you think?
2007-12-10 15:02:24 · 11 answers · asked by Eugene's Girl 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I got married at 19 and we'll be celebrating our 3 year anniversary on the 18th of this month. I'll be 23 by the time our baby is here.
It was the perfect age for ME. Really, it depends on each and every person and their situation. When you are mature enough and responsible enough to be married and have children then THAT is the perfect age for you. If it's 19, so be it. If it's 27, fine.
2007-12-10 15:06:48 · answer #1 · answered by N and A's Momma 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no perfect age, it depends on emotional maturity. I got married at 21, and had my first child at 24 (second at 28), but I know that a lot of people are not mature enough at 21 or 24 to handle marriage or children. Some people are mature enough at 30 or 35! It is also about being financially able to handle a child. When we first got married we didn't have a lot of money, but a few years later when we decided to have a baby we had paid off a lot of debt, saved up, and we were able to support ourselves and a child; I was also able to quit working to take care of the baby which is something we wanted.
For most people 22 is a bit young to be having kids. Many of my friends were just finishing up college then (I graduated early) and looking forward to starting new jobs. They didn't necessarily want to settle down right away.
2007-12-10 15:11:34 · answer #2 · answered by Rob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the age of 24, I wanted to see the world. I applied to the National Park Service and became a ranger on the outer banks and literally had the time of my life. I could not have done this married, or with children.
I think that people are still developing themselves at 20-21, and deciding what they want to do. It's best to go through this unattached as once you're settled down, it's far more difficult to uproot a family. At 24, I just wanted to do something really cool.
My mom recommended that I wait after getting married for about 4 yrs before having children. She thought this was best as I'd get to spend time with my husband as a couple. Of course, we won't be waiting that long. lol.
I'm 28, we'll be married when I'm 29...the reason for our 2 plus year engagement is that he's from Australia, I'm from the US (currently residing in Australia with him) and we're giving our family time to save up for a destination wedding! A few months after the wedding, I want to start working on our family...I'll be 30 then. We really don't have the 4 yrs to wait.
If asked back in high school the perfect ages...I'd have said 20 to be married, 25 for children. I'm certainly glad that I didn't stick to that!
2007-12-10 15:19:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Was 19 when i got married 20 when our first baby was born and, now i am 22 and Due again in April! So I Think that that was The "Perfect" Time For Me Because i was the first person in my family to WAIT until I was At least That Old to get married and have baby's. Everyone else was doing it at like 15!
2007-12-10 15:17:55 · answer #4 · answered by KiKi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think everyone is different BUT I will tell you that at 21 I got married because I was madly in love and he was the only one I could see spending the rest of my life with. I got divorced at the age of 27. I had horrible depression because I was divorced under the age of 30. I am almost 29 and married and now pregnant. I feel differently now about this marriage because I am more mature and emotionally ready. This is not the same for everyone but I would advise you to wait a while to get married. If you will be with this person for the rest of your life, what is the rush? The only thing that changes is your last name.
2007-12-10 15:12:14 · answer #5 · answered by TLS (Caitlin is coming! 5/15/08) 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I originally thought that about 22 was the perfect age to get married, and then 24 or 25 was the perfect age to have a baby. That's what I would've said if you had asked me 3 years ago.... now, I'm 19, just got married in Aug and we're expecting our first in Feb!!
2007-12-10 15:08:01 · answer #6 · answered by Cassie B. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe there is perfection in anything.
With marriage and pregnancy one has to be responsible and emotionally ready for all the life experiences coming their way.
At 19 I fell in LOVE.
Knew I was ready to start a family + kids at age 20.
Had first child at 20.
Married at age 26.
Now 27 I am expecting my second child.
8 years, still with the man I first fell in LOVE with when I was 19.
2007-12-10 15:16:59 · answer #7 · answered by Flower 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
college is far too fun to be married during, and thats the age people are typically in college.
then at 23, make some $$$ and have some independence.
live a little, then settle down
Kids are wonderful, and definitely change your life.
2007-12-10 15:11:27 · answer #8 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is a "perfect" age for anything. It's whenever you're ready to take on the responsibilities, emotionally and financially. Those ages are different for everyone.
2007-12-10 15:08:09 · answer #9 · answered by *USAF Wifey* 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on the people
2007-12-10 15:13:38 · answer #10 · answered by qwerty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋