When is a good time to start having kids?

Question

For my biggest sis, not me! They just moved to Indiana because she's now working Purdue and my brother-in-law works for Schwans. They just started renting a house there too. She's 22 and he's a little older. I was just thinking, I dunno. They've been married a little over a year now too.

Answer 1

24-32

Answer 2

about around the age 20-23 and maybe 2 years after marriage cuz then you would know if your stable and you'll have good money  

Answer 3

When you can afford them with money and time.  Kids are a strain on marriage and change a couple's lives in ways they cannot imagine.  It takes a stable relationship and a good income to survive having children.  Once a couple realize they can never just jump off the couch and go to a movie or dancing, when they realize they may not be able to buy a new set of clothes or a car, that they may never own a boat or a house because the baby eats all the money, marriage loses its magic.  I waited 11 years for my first kid and it was worth the wait.  

Answer 4

Not too long, as they'll get used to their "childlessness" and may resent the infringement on their freedom if they wait longer than 2-3 years. They need to get to know each other well and discuss regularly how they wish to raise their children. Once they're in agreement on their child-raising philosophy, then go for it. Waiting to be "financial" is a fallacy - babies aren't that expensive, it's when they get older that they become more so. However, having said that, if they're comfortable enough now and can survive on one income for a while, then go for it. Don't get too old before biology stops you. In your mid-late 20's is perfect in my mind (I waited until I was 35 and struggle with some of the physical things. Energy starts to wane after 30!) Kids require lots of energy, especially when they're toddlers, but also require some wisdom, that only age and experience can give you. They're in for one h**l of a learning curve!!!

Answer 5

there is no good age to have kids. the best time to have kids is when you are ready. i have been married 8 years and we have no children and we are not ready to have them just yet. we will in the next couple years but we just dont have that feeling that the time is right yet. i know of others that have gotten pregnant right after marriage. it is up to each individual and couple to decide when is right for them.  

Answer 6

I don't know if there is ever a good time to start having kids. I know both of my kids just happend and we worked around it. There are always those little things in life that pop up and leave you strapped for cash at the moment or make you feel like it is never the time. I love both my kids and wouldn't trade them, but they are 10 years apart and was waiting for the perfect time to have my second and it never seemed like there was a "perfect" time. If everyone waited for that "perfect" time nobody would have kids. Trust me, it will happen when it happens, and it will be great when it does ; )

Answer 7

When they feel ready.

Answer 8

Thats something for them to decide.  Everyone is different.  They will know when they're ready.  They may want to get adjusted more and feel more financially stable.  

Answer 9

mid 20's to early 30's

Answer 10

Married couples should decide this without comments from little sisters.

Answer 11

unless their finacially prepared and can give up their time at night for walks to make the baby fall asleep... and day time care... meaning there is going to have to be one parent home all day... and they also must be prepared if they have twins.. because then both may have to stay home because two babies and one person is really hard... hopefully they can get wic.. Women Infant and Children... checks that help with milk and eggs.. cause cans of milk cost you almost 50 dollars for like five or six cans... maybe more... plus if they do they should also get a savings account as soon as possible for college funds.. because that will be very expensive...

And having a baby means giving up social life.. no more clubs.. meetings.. nothing... expensive lunches.. dates... because most people don't trust babysitters because some mis treat the children... but if they have a caring mother who is willing to help.. it may not be that hard... they child may also ruin the relationship if not strong... because the child is so stressful.. often things you kept back come out... like if she was angry at him for something years back she may curse him for it.. and he may be inclined to cheat.. and alot of things can happen if the relationship is not strong

Answer 12

they should have kids if they think they can suppoort a family. or maybe if they move in their own place and can afford things easily.

Answer 13

I say 30.