Perfect age to have a kid?

Question

When do you think is a good time to have a kid. Not really time, but the age? I don't want to be 50 when they graduate from school.

Answer 1

I want to be 40 when I have my first kid,

okay maybe not... I'm only 20, and I love kids so much, but I know I am in no way ready to bring a child into the world.  I have all the "maternal instincts" because I love kids and I am a nanny and LOVE IT.  Gets my "maternal fix" too... But I would say when your in a stable relationship, at least 2 years MARRIED (in my opinion) and than financially stable, with a steady income, you discuss and can afford childcare or a SAHM/SAHD....

I would like to realistically have kids 28-34 nothing wrong with being 50 and having your kids graduate. my dad is 54 right now I think... and we are "best friend" and do things together all the time and he is nowhere near being "too old" to keep up.  Though he did just become a grandpa from my sister. (only 21 btw) so i guess it's different for everyone.

Answer 2

then how about 26-27, you would be mid 40s when the graduate from high school.

Answer 3

I think it just depends on the person, I was nineteen and that was perfect for me. It just depends on your maturity level. So Im going to be 36 when my little boy graduates.

Answer 4

its not about age at all. the best time to have a child is when your financially and emotionally ready they are an all day and a lifetime job.

Answer 5

25

Answer 6

23

Answer 7

i think about 24.

Answer 8

I was 19 when I had my first daughter, and I think it was a great age for me, I had just finished my college and got a perfect apartment, had a great job lined up, and my fiance had a great job. I wouldn't change the age I had my daughter ever, I wanted to have my first child no later than 22 anyways, I wanted to be young and full of energy and still playful with my kids. I think that people that want to wait though thats cool too. I think some people are more mature at a younger age, and some people could never raise a kid at 19. I am now on my second child and as happy as can be. I don't think it is fair to say people below 28 are immature thats not true at all.  I think it's about how you feel.

Answer 9

28+

Any younger and one lacks the maturity.

Answer 10

I would say somewhere between 25 and 30.  You need to be mature enough...trust me I had my first at 19and felt like I was growing up with my child.

Answer 11

26 i think!! not to old or not to young!

Answer 12

21-31 is the best ages

Answer 13

I don't think there's any right age, that anyone could say. My first son was born when I was 17 and although some complications came from that at first, I wouldn't want it any other way. I didn't realise at the time, but it was the perfect time and age for me to become a Dad. For some people, this wouldn't be ideal and a lot of people look down on teenage parents. Some like to be older before they have children and some find it good to be in their mid-twenties.

I'd say when you feel the right age, when you have done all the things you would like to do and when you are settled.

Answer 14

It all depends - if you are stable, healthwise good, you can have the baby - 21 plus is a good idea - and you do tend to grow up alot with the baby around!

Answer 15

I really dont think there is a perfect age.

have a kid when your finanialy stable and can afford to take care of one and can bring them up in a happy home.

And whats so wrong with being 50 when they graduate??

My mom lived it up. She bought what she wanted, had 2 houses, and went out when she wasnt working (she is a nurse) she had me when she was 38. she was 57 when i graduated.

Answer 16

There's nothing wrong with you being 50 when they graduate, but the most important thing is for you and your husband to have createed a stable relationship before you consider bring children into the world.