What do you think is the right age to start bearing children?

This generation, I wouldn't say age would be of importance. It's more about mental, emotional and financial maturity. Well, you're right. A 14-year old or even a 17 year old would be appropriate ages to bear a child primarily because kids of these ages are still thinking about playing, having fun, exploring the world. And all of a sudden they have to look after another child. I had mine when I was 18. I was still in college and I was in the middle of having fun and being a social member of the community. And all of a sudden I'm expected home right after school, I couldn't go out with my friends and enjoy, or I couldn't go out on dates (mainly because I guys aren't into girls who have children, and because I couldn't meet any guys anyway). So it kinda sucked. I just wish there's an easy way to take care of kids doing all of this stuff. And letting them know how hard it actually is.

I agree with you.The teenagers of this time are too open.I can't understand why they can get pregnant in such small age.They seem to have not got the idea what can do what can't do.Maybe they think their behavior is advanced or open.But I think that is irresponsible.Their baby is poor,I can't imagine how their parents will foster them well.They have no job ,no diploma.They can't support themselves.How can they give their baby a bright life?

In my opinion, the perfect age would be 24-26 years old. Physically, a woman is in in perfect condition to bear a child. She's also mentally and emotionally ready at this age-done with her studies and has enjoyed life a bit. And at this age, commonly, men and women have jobs already, so it would mean they can afford to have a baby already.

i am sure doctors has medical explanation to that, on what age is appropriate for a woman to bear a child. but as we see there are younger than 16 and as old as 43 or more. but for me it is all mentality. a person should be matured enough to bear a child. my sister bear a child when she was 20 but she was matured enough to handle it. her daughter is now 15 and she handles her family all this years with maturity even she started at the young age. but they no longer added another child. har har har.

In my opinion you should have a baby if you are planning, you should have a baby when you are done with your career and making good money to know that you guys would be stable and finacially able to support a baby, as we all know most children are not planned anymore mothers have their kids because they don't believe in abortions and they want the child that thye carried for 9months well some mothers, but make sure the man that you are with will be there for that baby, and he wants a child and more, make sure he proves it instead of saying it, because 9 times out of ten the mother ends up with the child to take care of.

14 is wayyyyyyy to young!!!! There a kid having a kid. But I think 30 is a good age maybe even older. It depends on when you get married and most get married around mid to late 20s to mid 30s. Most have a kid a couple years after that because they are still getting used to each other, if they havent lived with one another before, adding a kid into that mess is a mistake. Its best they wait at least 2 yrs. Since they need to get to know each other, and then they can see if they want a kid. Best not to rush it :)

I think that some ladies have a surprise pregnancy. I know a lady with a three year old son and she has a serious heart condition. At 15 years old she was told by a consultant not to have any children because her heart wouldn't survive the birth. Therefore when she began getting serious with her boyfriend at 16 years old they used birth control. However it failed and get got pregnant and she had a c-section at 17 years old. She is a young mom and she does an excellent job of it. The best age for a lady to get married is between 23 and 28 years old. Then the best age for her to have her first baby is from 24 to 29 years old. She could have a second baby between 26 and 34 years old. I think that having a baby after aged 35 years old has its risks. It is far better to fit in having children before age 35 years old. It is best to be financially stable before having a baby. I had my older son when I was 22 years old. I had my disabled son when I was 34 years old. I had my daughter when I was 36 years old. I was busy with studying at university in my mid twenties and then I began my teaching career. I bought my cottage when I was 19 years old, sold it at 33 years old and bought my modern house which I sold at 38 years old and bought my bungalow. I now live in my bungalow due to my son's mobility problems.

I, personally, don't feel there is a 'right age' to start bearing children. I feel this is more a matter of maturity in which case some women should not ever have children. However, CERTAINLY NOT as a teenager; the youngsters who are having babies at that age are having them for the wrong reasons from what I have gathered from my children and grandchildren, some of their friends are having babies 'so I will have someone who will always love me'; 'I want someone to always be there'; etc. These children having babies are just crying out for love and attention they need and crave. I was two months away from being 20 when I first married, was not pregnant, but had my first son just nine months and six days later. He is now almost 50 and I am still young enough to enjoy his company along with that of his daughter who is now 19 - and he was just past 31 when she was born. On the other hand, my youngest son (who is 3 years, 2½ months younger than the oldest) became a father 17 days before he was 17. That grandchild of mine will be 30 in January, 2012. I was not ready to be a grandmother when he was born, but would not take a million dollars for him now.

i would say as long as the person is ready (except teenagers lets say 25yrsold)having a baby is no joke, so many things you have to do, especially if it will be your first baby, you have to learn lot of things. if the person is ready emotionally, physically and financially then its ok