What is the youngest age that someone should have a child?

Question

I personally want to have a child when I am 24.

But I am wondering what people think. i know girls are getting pregnaunt as young as 12! ( a friend's sister)

Just what age do you think?

Answer 1

i dont think age is what matters, its the maturity of the person and whether or not you are stable/secure enough to raise a child independantly, financially and emotionally. You could be 28 and still be too immature or be18 and ready to have a baby, it totally depends on the individual

Answer 2

Well if we look at it from a legal and moral point of view. No girl should have a baby before the age of 16. However, we all know they are fertile much sooner.

In years gone by, it was perfectly acceptable and expected in many cases to have babies sooner. In fact you could marry as soon as your puberty had hit (think Romeo and Juliet; they were 14)

Health wise, the human body is still developing up to the age of 18 and so surely birth or even s*x before then will be ill advised...but it happens.

So what we are really looking at here is a matter of personal opinion.

I was 23 when I had my first child. I was fresh out of Nursing School and had had my head stuck in books since I left school at 16... I was too young, I had not 'seen' the world and completely naive. I should have waited. My marriage fell apart and I became a single parent. Not ideal.

I had my second child at 28 with a new husband. I felt calm, satisfied with life, ready and fulfilled. Despite the fact that she was disabled (nothing to do with my age) I not only coped, but also fought her corner and got her all the help and assistance to achieve in life, which she did!

So, to answer your question.....

I don't feel anyone should embark upon pregnancy without being able to deal with the consequences with maturity and logic. This differs from person to person. I know of a 42 old, who had 3 girls, but didn't have a clue on how to deal with kids. And I know a 16 year old who married her childhood boyfriend and had 3 kids, all of whom turned out just fine and she is still with her husband at 46!

When the person is mature enough to have a baby basically.

Answer 3

24 years old is too young in my opinion but it depends. I think when you're married and you've found the one you're in love with than you can think about having children and discuss it with them. But even if I married in my early 20's, I'd wait until my late 20's or early 30's. Having a child means maturity and I don't think I would be able to handle it that young. Have you seen the Baby Borrowers? lol It looked like h**l taking caring of those kids.

Answer 4

I don't think it's a matter of age, because some people never grow up, while some are beyond their years.

As long as you are financially and emotionally stable enough to deal with a child.

Answer 5

24 is fine, if u've graduated HS its fine for me, but u shouldnt judge ppl, especially if its a mistake.

Answer 6

1- when your financially stable

2- when your Mature enough to handle the stress of every day life with a child. trust me its in no way like baby sitting.

3- When your able to to put someone elses life before you.

5- when your able to live independantly.

6- when you have a backup plan..(not all relationships last and you need to be able to support your child on your own)

**a high school diploma**

those are some of the biggest key factors..age isnt really one of them

Answer 7

Well I had my daughter at 16 and had my son at 18 and I wouldn't change it! it's up to you it's your decision.

Answer 8

I think first and foremost you need to be married before you start thinking about having children. Now, after that it all depends on the maturity level of the individual. Some are ready by 18 while others arent ready until theyre last 30's! Finances def play a role too. You should at least be able to afford a child. Everyone has there own opinion but as long as you have the means to provide for that baby all the things they need then you should be good :o)

Answer 9

If your married and over the age of eighteen I think it is fine.  As long as you have the money.  

Answer 10

i think 18 - 22 is good  .. but it also depends how responsible the girl would be and if she can take care of the baby!

Answer 11

I think that's a personal question and depends on the person.

Answer 12

Morally: 19

The youngest: 5 years 7 months 21 days  

Answer 13

I'm 32 and just had my first.  And honestly, there's no way I could have handled having a baby until now.  I'm so glad I waited.  But everybody is different, lots of people are ready earlier than me.  12 is way too young though...wow

Answer 14

The youngest I think is probably 18 for a PLANNED pregnancy, of course younger girls will always get pregnant before this age anyway. But I would be disappointed in a girl who deliberately gets pregnant at such a young age, mainly because I would feel sad for the baby who may miss out on opportunities because its parents weren't thinking straight (responsibly)