What age do you think is best to have children?

Question

What age do you think is best to have children?

Answer 1

when you feel you are financially, physically and mentally ready to look after a child

Answer 2

Late 20s to early 30s....

Answer 3

I would say enjoy your life do things you want because when you have a child your focus will change.  I think early 30 is a good age to have a baby. :)

Answer 4

I had my daughter 2 days before my 21st bday.  i think the perfect age is 25 that way when your son/daughter turns 16, you are still young and hip lol

Answer 5

at the age when you are financially stable and mature enough to be a parent

Answer 6

your never "really" ready. So, have them young and you can grow up together.  I was 26 and my wife 21 when we had our first.  Now we have two girls and are done with the whole pregnancy and baby thing.  :)

Answer 7

it depends on the person, i had my daughter at 24, but hubbys older so i wanted him to be young and fit enough to enjoy her.

some women want a career first so financially they are able to afford to bring up a child, others have them young , everyone has their reasons for wanting children throughout different stages of life, As long as the child is loved i dont think it matters

Answer 8

When you have the ability to put someone else first always and without being resentful, when you are responsible for yourself and able to be responsible for them, and when you want a child because you will love them not to fix a problem.

Answer 9

after you have graduated from college, and persued a career. after being in that career and established yourself, and in a place where you can provide for your child. So I'd say in your mid to late 20's. Before then , you are still growing. Know from  experience.

Answer 10

i think it's at age 20-35 but only if you are ready money wise and mentally

Answer 11

I don't think there is a best age.

I would definitely say when you have some financial security.

I had my daughter when i was 28 and for the last 2 years have been constantly worrying about money.

Knowing you can give your child the love and support they need as well as a stable future is the best time.

Answer 12

When you're able to pay your bills without a problem.

When your in a stable relationship.

When both parties agree.

There is no age to that. For me I was there when I had mine at 18. Got pregnant and married at 17. Bought our house when I was 19. There is no specific age. Medically speaking 20-30 is prime.

Answer 13

Depends on the person. You do need to feel ready to have children but also be capable of taking care of them financially and emotionally. I really think that you should be past 25 as before you are still growing up yourself.

Answer 14

20-28. Young enough to chase them, but old enough to afford them.

Answer 15

when your ready and have enough money annd finish high school at the most so like at age 26 or so

Answer 16

Whatever age you are ready to be a parent.

For some, that can be fairly young.  Others, older.  Still others, never.

Answer 17

24 years old, assuming your in a stable relationship and are financially able to support a child.

Answer 18

I think if u want to have them young have them arund 25. My sis has one she had and 24 and is 25 know(the baby is 8 mths)My momm had me at 29(im sisteen).If you want to be a lil older have one (however many there will be)at like,34.My brother is 13 and sister is 16(me and her r twins). So my mom has 4 kids (me and my sis,16my brotha,13and my sis,25)Hope I helped and hope u get my Family (who i have,bros and sis)

Answer 19

i think the best age to have children is when you're financially stable, and in a very very stable relationship. as a new mother myself, having a new baby can cause a lot of tension because of sleep deprevation, and can make u snippy at your partner, and if you're not in a stable relationship where you can talk things out or even laugh about it later, you'll end up driving each other apart.

kids (13-17) having children is (in my opinion) not smart at all. especially the ones who say 'i kno my man gonna stay wit me cuz he luuuuuuuvs me'. -_- really. but there are kids who have children at a young age and the end up making it on their own, while there are older people having kids and struggle. so really it depends on the person.

sorry so long lol.

Answer 20

When you're absolutely sure, that you really want to take on that big responsibility, when you know you really feel you can.

You have to know that it's never easy, so support (preferrable family support) would be an advantage.

Answer 21

In the mid 20's to mid 30's.  The older you get the more difficult to deal with them.  

And PLEASE  When you do have children don't allow them to misbehave in public.  Reprimand them Right THEN!  The public will thank you and feel you are doing your job as a parent.  Most people HATE it when a parent doesn't take care of the issue at the time and allows the child to continue have a tantrum or being obnoxious.

Answer 22

I don't think there is a best age as such, more like better stage in life. Children need a secure, loving family who can support them emotionally as well as financially. Some people are at a this stage earlier, other people have more growing to do before they are in a position to have a child.

I waited until i was 28. I did all my travelling, explored different career choices, had a couple of relationships before i met my husband and settled down to have a child. My sister married at 20 and had her first at 21 because she was a lot more mature and responsible than i was at that age!!!

Answer 23

had my first at 21 and my second at 30 i had 1 of each, so my baby days are over now, am 37 and now working part-time with children, in a local school.

Answer 24

25, i think :)

that way you are out of college, but not so old that you will be an "old parent"

Answer 25

In your 30s. Like from 30-35.

In this age range, you're not too old and not too young. I think its a mistake to have a child in your 20s. You're still growing a lot.

Just my own personal thoughts.

Answer 26

When you're emotionally and financially stable.  I had mine when I was 22 but I wasn't stable.  I don't regret it but I wish I had been in a better place.  When I have another I will be much more prepared.

Answer 27

Well i think you need to be physically and mentally ready for children. You must be prepared for the responsibilites you will face. I think you should also have a steady job with decent pay and a safe environment for the child to live in.

Answer 28

As young as (legally) possible.

Answer 29

there is no age its  mainly about if your ready and can you afford another life or not

Answer 30

I had my daughter at 21.  Whilst I wouldn't change her for the world, and she was planned, I wish I had waited a little longer now.  I would say around 26ish is  ideal.

Answer 31

There isn't an age that is right for having children its when ever you feel ready