What is an appropriate age to start having kids?

Question

What is an appropriate age to start having kids?

Answer 1

I don't think anyone can say one age is better than another.  It depends if you and your partner feel ready to take on the responsibility of caring for a child.  When you have children, you have to put their needs above all else.

For us, we had our first at 26 and our second at 30.

Answer 2

Definitely after 18. But then it's not a matter of age, it's a matter of your readiness to take care of them.

Answer 3

There is no real age. It all depends on how mature you are.

Answer 4

Biologically or socially?  Biologically it's appropriate to start having children as soon as you begin menstruating.  Socially it's more appropriate to wait at least until your early 20s when you are financially independent and more established.

Answer 5

I don't think one should have a child before 23 years old, but then I don't think one should have a child unless they have a home and are financially set to raise the baby.

Answer 6

When you can afford them and don't have to mooch to raise them. Alot of people are ready in their 20's, some not until later. The person's maturity and responsibility levels matter more than their age.

I've had kids at 18, 19, 22, and last will be 28. For us it was perfect. My husband has a good job and I stayed home to raise them. We don't party and we love being young parents. Its different for everyone. We didn't see the point of waiting 5-10 years just so our age would be "more appropriate" for society at large.

Answer 7

there is no "age" to have children. it's whenever you're ready. i'm 21 years old adn i have a son who is 11 months and he's healthy and happy.

so people who say "not under 25" are ignorant.

Answer 8

There is no specific age. Here are some points one should consider.

1. Cherish and love the baby

2. Be able to provide for the baby's needs

3 A too young mother is not fully matured physically

4 A too old mother has a higher incidence of producing a baby with a disabililty ( 40+)

Answer 9

It really depends on when you are ready. I mean, some people are ready at 18 and others don't feel as though they are ready until they are well into their 30's.

Just make sure that you're partner is actually willing to have kids to, before you start.

Answer 10

Whatever age you feel you are emotionally ready to have children and can commit to the full time job of parenting.

It helps to be financially stable.. but honestly if most of us waited until we were "financially stable" we would never have children.

Answer 11

There is no "set" age to begin having children. You should do it when you and your commited partner fell ready and responsible enough to care for the child. You will NEVER be financially ready so it's when it's right in your hearts.

Answer 12

when you are in a stable relationship and you are financially secure, and have somewhere to live. i would say over 20 so you can enjoy your youth, as you will never get that back

Answer 13

when your married. which should be around age 20. plus you want to wait at least 1 year into the marrage to have kids so you have you time. once you have kids your time is there's. But you may feel ready sooner. WRONG!!! i was married at 18 had my first child at 20 and i was no were near ready. i had my second at 23 and was more prepared. hope that helps.