At what age do you think is the best time to have a child?

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   Stickyponyposted 11 years ago

   At what age do you think is the best time to have a child?

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   tamarawilhiteposted 11 years ago

   In your 20s, when you are self-supporting and have the energy to keep up with a young child.

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   gmwilliamsposted 11 years ago

   I staunchly believe that the 30s is the correct time to have a child.  At that time(hopefully), you are educated and have a substantial job and/or career.   You furthermore have the maturity gained from life experiences that is translated into being a better parent.   The 20s are an experimental stage in life.   One is finding himself/herself in terms of career, relationships, and lifestyles.    As one approaches his/her 30s, one becomes more settled and self-assured regarding lifestyle and career goals.   Also, in one's 30s, one has the financial stablity to start and raise a family.

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   fitmomposted 11 years ago

   I don't think that you can really decide on a certain age. It really depends on a lot of different factors. Being financially stable is incredibly important. Having a stable home life is also crucial. Of course, everything is not going to be perfect but being prepared to some degree will make things easier.

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   justateacherposted 11 years ago

   After being pregnant for the full nine months would be best! (couldn't resist!)

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   edhanposted 11 years ago

   My mum gave birth to my brother at the age of 19.
   
   As long as you are mature enough to handle as a father / mother and financially stable. Then I think it should be okay to have your first child.

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   peachpurpleposted 11 years ago

   before 36 if you are planning to have the first child because when you reach 36,your doctor may request for a special test to ensure your baby does not have any abnormal growing . If you intend to give birth 3 kids, advisable to start having yr babies at at 26 then.

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   Ebonnyposted 11 years ago

   There is no global best age/one size fits all in answer to this question.  Everyone has a different level of maturity, stablity, security etc in terms of finding the right partner, accommodation, physical state of health etc. 
   
   That said, I would say the best age range would be from around 24 up to early forties.

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   algarveviewposted 11 years ago

   It much depends on each person, but I think that neither too early and neither too late, that is, I think the best is that we have some fun first... because in all truthness after we have children it's much more about them and about them having fun, than actually us... It's not that we can't have fun, but it's different and there is much more responsability and things to do... so... but it shouldn't be too late also, because I think as years go by we become more tired, etc, etc... Anyway, there is never a right time, there is always something that could be better, more perfect, etc, etc, so we shouldn't postpone it to wait for the perfect time...

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    yankeeintexasposted 11 years ago

    It hard to say when is a good age! Some people want to wait until their out of college, and started a career. Others as soon as they get married (which could be out of high school in some cases).
    Culture has a lot to do with it too. In some countries 13 yr olds have babies and consider it completely normal.

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    kingsinghposted 11 years ago

    I have to say having kids in your 30s is a good age. There are a lot of responsibilities with having kids and you need to be grown up enough to handle the needs of your children. Great question.

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