Too young to have a baby?

Question

Do you think 20 is too young to have a baby?

Answer 1

it all depends on how you feel, im nearly 20 and i would not have a baby because of many reasons 1- im financialy unable to afford decent housing for myself, partner and a baby nor pay for bills ect. 2- i want to do a lot more things before i settle down ect.

however, if you feel 20 is the right age and you want a baby, go for it. do whats right for you not what someone tells you is right.

Answer 2

Babess, kids are having babies at 12!

20s a good age, but its really up to how mature and responsible you or the person is, can you support the baby? Old enough for a steady job? (to suppost it!?) Childcarree? Ecttt.

xox

Answer 3

i think it is....it's nice to do something with your life before having children...but that's my personal opinion.

Answer 4

I was 17 having my first and 19 having my second, no I do not think 20 is to young as long as you can support the child. x

Answer 5

No i don't think it's too young.  I had my son when I was 19.  You have to be MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE.  You have to be ready.  Some people are and some aren't...  

Answer 6

I don't think 20 is too young. I preferred to wait till 25, but that's just me!

Answer 7

Not if you have a god job, some savings, insurance,and a loving partner.

Answer 8

Yes i do. Your not even old enough to drink yet. Your life has just started...

wait til you are financially and emotionally ready to have a baby.  

Answer 9

I am 20 and I have a baby girl. Although I wouldnt suggest it because you are still young, but if you are ready then you could, it is young though. I love my baby girl but I wish when I went out for my 21st bday, I didnt have to worry about coming home. 20 though is mature enough to support a baby and have it live a good life. I am happy wiht my life having a baby at time and I honestly wouldnt change it even i could.

(im ready for all the thumbs down)

Answer 10

i dont well u can any age buhh you have to make your own choice i dont think it is buh its up to you

Answer 11

Hi,

If you asking this question then you obviously are having doubts about it and thinking you too young.

Personally, I don't see it as an issue as long as you feel emotionally and physically ready and have support of partner, family and friends and can provide security and love for your baby.

I was 21 when I first fell pregnant - sadly I had a missed miscarriage at 18 weeks.

I now have a son Caden who is adorable.

Lx  

Answer 12

I was 25 when I had my first one and had so much fun before then that I was ready to settle down, I would have hated being tied dow at 20 as kids are such a big responsibility and its not always easy to find reliable babysitters when you want to go out. dont be in such a hurry to become a responsible adult, kids are for life!!

Answer 13

I think it depends.

As long as you know the level of responsibility that comes with a human life, and you're willing to sacrifice your time, money, love, energy, and everything else for the sake of raising a child, then sure....

Many will argue the issue and say that 20 is  too young to reproduce, but I happen to think that is your business and only you and your significant other can decide for sure whether or not you are ready. :)

Good luck :)

Answer 14

no I had my son at 20 I also bought my house at 20 its a great age to have kids you can still play with them.

Answer 15

Yes you got your whole lifa ahead of you wait until mid twenties or thirties don't rush into things  

Answer 16

If you think you are, then you are. Wait a while until you are mentally ready or you will regret it. Children are a huge responsibility and take up all your time. Maybe travel a bit first.

Answer 17

Nope!

As long as you're ready.  I'd also look at if you have a bit of savings, some money to buy stuff for the baby, if you have a home, you and/or your partner has a good job.

I'm 19 and i've got a 13 week old baby.  I was ready and I have everything I need for my little one.

Answer 18

There are pros and cons for any age.

Babies are hard work - and at 20 you have more energy

Babies are expensive - by 30 you/ your partner are likely to have a better, more secure income

Babies are time consuming - at 20 you still have a lot of living, travelling, having fun to do; in your 30s you've got more of that out of your system

I'd say that as long as you're in a stable relationship and can provide for your child, then there is no "right" age. Just remember that it takes 2 to make 3, and a baby is a much bigger commitment than a dog or a hamster.

Answer 19

that depends on if your married  

Answer 20

Depends on your situation... Are you financially stable? Do you have medical? A partner who will be involved? A home for your child? etc. (the common things). Everyone is different so I'm not going to say that is too young but its allot of responsibility and not a decision to make off of impulse.

Answer 21

That issue is clearly personal.It clearly depends on how you feel,there is no "right" or "wrong" time to become pregnant.All you have to do is clear your thought and consider what you truly want (You want a baby? You want to feel the joy of the parent? Are you in position to take care of the new member of the family? etc.)

20 year old is below the average ages of pregnancy but that does not mean anything,furthermore it's not unhealthy.If somebody feels like it and has examined the consequences then they should surely go for it.It is a clearly personal situation as I've already mentioned.

I hope your quarry will be solved if it instantly concerns you *grins*,

Regards.

Answer 22

It really depends on the person1 I know a 35 year old mom who's baby I think would be better taken care of by a gang of pre-teen kids, so really it depends on you! age doesn't say too much about a person. If you think financially mentally and physically you are able to take care of a child then go for it!! Loves what a baby needs...

Answer 23

Today in this economy...yes. You will be very poor if you don't have a steady pay check along with baby stuff and a man? He needs to be making money as well. So my answer is YES!

Answer 24

  The right age to have a child is really a personal thing, so you will undoubtedly get a lot of people saying, 'Yes, waaay too young.' and you will get others saying, 'No, seems like a perfect age.'

  From personal experience, I had my first child at 24, but a friend of mine married her boyfriend when she was 19 and they had their child a few months later, when she was 20. They seem very happy 4 years later, so it worked for them.

  I suppose there is never really a perfect age for everybody in the world to have a child, it can depend on other factors, but I think that, as long as the person is secure and feels they are ready and has confidence in their situation and future, there is never really a perfect age to have a child, in a way, you just have to do it and adapt. If you feel like this at 20, then I think you should go for it. Good luck x

Answer 25

Not if u think ur ready.

age is jut a number. Too Many people forget that

Answer 26

No, but only if you are married and financially stable.

Answer 27

It's an appropriate age to have a baby at, but at the age of 20 I would've thought people wouldn't be ready, or couldn't support a baby at 20.            

                       I mean, who wants to settle down at 20?

Answer 28

do you feel that you have lived your life enough yet?have you did all the things you have dreamt or planned to do?if you have then go for it but if you havent then wait a few years yet before you have the responsibility of looking after another human being, there is plenty of time to have a baby, it would be different if you fell pregnant by accident but dont plan to have a baby yet, you have the choice here live your life a little first  

Answer 29

I had my first when I was 20. It all depends on when YOU are ready, not your age.

Answer 30

im 17 and having my frist baby and my friend is 20 and having her frist we get odd look in the shops but dont care if u can cope with a baby then what the prob im from the uk 2 x

Answer 31

i would say make sure you know what you are doing. make sure you can take care of it inevery way. it is not easy at all. i would say make sure your ready to give up a little freedom.  me i wish i would have waited because i had my first when i was 18 and i'm about to have another and i'm 21. i'm with their dad and it's still not an easy job. kids take alot of money and time and patients. don't do it if your not sure you are ready because that is something you can't take back. once you have it it's there so please be sure.