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Discussion Boards => Off-Topic => Topic started by: leung1245 on March 04, 2012, 09:30:05 am
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I really don't agree with teen pregnancy, and arguably, college pregnancy, since you are still in school and you can't have a child to interfere with your education. I think a few years after you graduate from college is the earliest to have your first child, lets say 23 24 or 25, depending on your occupation and family situation. What do you guys think?
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i think your right. thats exactely what should be done. people like to jump from one step to another. the best age for me to have your first kid is around 25. when you finish college and start making good money so that you can support your family or even take good care of your child if you and your partner split up knock on wood.
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It's hard to give an exact age, but if you are in high school or college you should wait. It's best to wait until you can actually afford to have a child and until you are set up with a steady career.
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I don't have any kids, but I'll say 25 (or 30).
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I say 30 would be a good age. You would be more willing to settle down.
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I absolutely dont think kids should have kids, everybody has plenty of time to grown up and raise a family. With that being said, I don't feel there should be a certain age that is considered appropriate, I think everybody is different, you could have a 25 year old absolutely ready and does a great job, but then have a 33 year old that still wasn't ready? So, I think it is an individual basis, and you should be ready not feel pressured. Im 43 and never did feel ready so I don't have any kids.
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23-30 would seem to be the perfect age. that way you're settled down enough to raise a child properly, and not still be maturing yourself.
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Id probably say 25 too not too young but not too old hard to say depends on the person i guess there are some great mothers who are 22 23 but then there are some that are 30 and still arent readyn
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I'm still wondering that answer myself. I'm 23 and have no idea when.
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As soon as you earn enough $$$$$ to support a child.
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21, according to most of my friends ::)
i'm 25 and refuse to tie myself down with children at this
point in my life. i take care of myself just fine, but i simply
do not want the responsibility. i like that i can do whatever
and go wherever, anytime i please!
so, i can't answer the question from experience, but i'll say 30.
i suppose most people are or should be stable enough by then.
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It depends on the individual. Most of my friends had kids between 25 and 30. I still haven't had my first (I'm 33), because I don't have the cash right now. My husband is a grad student, I'm the sole breadwinner, and I can't afford any time off. It sucks cause I'd like to have a kid.
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I have to agree with everyone, I think around 25 is the best age.
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I don't know if any particular age is a good age to have a baby. I don't think you are ever really ready for it. If you have a good family and husband or partner that are very supportive then that's what you need and you have to be ready for it because it will change your life forever.
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whenever you are mature enough. it really depends on who you are. you can be 20 but may not be mature, responsible, and financially stable enough to support a family, so it really just depends.
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Depends on that person if they are ready or not.
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I'm 29 and still don't have one. I don't like teen pregnancy either and think you should at least be 21 or older. The main thing is to be financially and emotionally stable to have a child. Too many people who don't fit either category are having children. :angry7:
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I think the best age would be about 30. By then, many people should be done with college if they went, and had a some time to work in a certain place if they found a job/career.
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I don't believe it should be based on age to determine when you are ready to have children. I believe when a person is emotionally stable and financially stable that's when a person should consider having children. A child needs stability and financial support and responsible parents. There are too many teen pregnancy and children without fathers and these children grow up without the emotional stability that they need let alone the financial part of it.
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Def not a teenager but other than that I believe it depends on the person. Maturity level is important right next to are they married. Its hard to actually be all the way prepared for a child, they change your world in a way a non parent cannot understand. But you can try with things like being married and mentally and financially stable.
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23,24,25..... :binkybaby:
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I think about 30, but agree you should be able to take on the financial and emotional responsibility of having a child and that can happen at many different ages.
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I think 27 would be a good age to start a family :wave:
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I think the best time to have your first child is 25 years old.
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I think the best time is when a person is ready financially, emotionally, mentally , has settled in a home, and with a partner for a while.
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I believe it depends on the number of children you want to have and your life goals. I had my first right after turning 29 and my second right before turning 33. If I had wanted a lot of kids I may have needed to start earlier or space them closer. Though anyone considering having a child should be financially responsible, if you think you should wait until you can afford a child then you will never have one. I don't think anyone is absolutely ready, financially or otherwise, when a baby comes. That's part of the fun. Believe me, you need to have some fun in the midst of the stress of it. ;)
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Having a child is hard.Its not as easy as everyone says. In my opinion the person having the child should be at least in their 20's. In my opinion thats not too young nad not too old.
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I was always told that there is never a right time to have a child. Also, age has nothing to do with it. You could be 23 or 24 and well accomplished, stable, and married but maybe it still is not a good time to have a child because you are going to move within the next year or years. Or, maybe you won't be stable and accomplished until you're 30!!
I'm going to be having my first in June and I'm only 19, I'll be 20 shortly after I have him. But he was a surprise and I don't believe in abortions, I loved him when I seen him on my 6 week ultrasound. Although things are not stable, he motivates me and gives me a purpose in life. When I'm 30 and still very young and full of life he will be 10 and a handful. I can help him in sports and schooling may have not drastically changed, so it will be easier for me to help him with his homework. When he is 20 I will only be 40, and if he has kids by 24 I will only be 44 and STILL full of life for my grandchildren.
I believe every age has it advantages, and you should always do what is right or be responsible for what you've done wrong :) :heart:
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Well unless you are mature enough to a kid of your own
I'm 23 and i don't have a child ;D
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after youre done with school.
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1. When you are financially stable and ready to care for a child,
2. When you have finish college,
3. You have set goals and you have dreams for yourself
4. And when you are married
so I think the best age to have your first child would be 28-34
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There is no right age. It's about maturity and situation. I have plenty of friends that have had children young (18-24) that were more emotionally and financially ready to have children than people that had them at 30. Age won't make you a better parent or more prepared
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I was 27 and I don't know if that was the right age or not. I got to live some of a single lifestyle and I won't be too old when she graduates...
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I would say 25