Me and my boyfriend are thinking about having a child possibly next year, but... ?

Question

I'm 22 going on 23 and he's 24.

Is it too young?

Is raising teenagers really like nailing jello to a tree?

Answer 1

I don't think you are too young. I was 21 when we had our first.

But if you are that committed to having children, how about showing a bit of commitment to each other in getting married.

No one wants b*star*s for children if you'll excuse my French.

Answer 2

well if you're that serious, why not get married first? because having a baby is such a new experience, and change of lifestyle, most ppl have problems adjusting. so why now get married first? but as of the age, i dont think its too young. i know 19 year olds on their 2nd kid! which, i think that is too young, but for these days, 23 is a good age for a first baby. as long as you both have a strong relationship and can provide for the baby.  

Answer 3

Think about having more a commitment to each other first. You have only dating a year..that's simply not long enough to know if you want to spend the rest of your life together or raise a child together for the next 18 years.

Answer 4

you are too young.

get some money behind you, get married, travel then think about kids.

the world is your oyster at 23, enjoy it.

Answer 5

Im 23 and my husband is 33. We have a nearly three month old daughter who was born before our birthdays. (i was 22 he was 33 when we became parents).

I dont think that I am too young. However when he was my age my hubby was no where near ready for children. (good thing too because i was only  12 and six years away from meeting him - wierd).

If you are both ready for a child then go for it, when you are ready,.

As for teenagers, well like I said my daughter is only a few months old but I have a little bro who is 15 and a real pain the ****.  

Answer 6

I don't think your too young! I am 23 yrs old and my hubby is 22. We feel that we are the perfect age to go and start a family.  If you love each other, why not go ahead and get married!