When DID YOU/SHOULD YOU/WILL YOU have children??
By wooitsmolly
@wooitsmolly (3613)
United States
March 12, 2007 10:45am CST
I know everyone has a different view on the subject of having children. I just recently turned 21 and I feel myself becoming more aware of the fact that I do want children some day. Until now I was back and forth on the idea. I don't plan to get pregnant anytime soon, but I'm starting to think about it.
I know I want to graduate from college and work for awhile before I decide anything. I'd like to be on my feet and probably married, but that's not a requirement, although I definitely must be in a committed long-term relationship.
At what point in your life did you have children or do you plan to have children? Any thoughts on who is TOO YOUNG to start having children?
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3 responses
@onirac (29)
• Philippines
14 Mar 07
I did have my first child when I was 31. I guess it's not too late to have a child at this age.I did plan to have a child at the age of 26, but unfortunately there were some hindrances that blocked our plan to have one at this age.
@chloe9013 (532)
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12 Mar 07
I would like to have my first child when i am around 24-27 depending on circumstances. But i am with you on wanting to be i a commited relationship first. Also, withsome who has has a simular beleif in bringing up a child so should anything happen between us the child gets everything it can correctly. I dont want kids till i know they can be raised the best way i possibly can.
I think when it comes to too young i would say 18 or below because you are still a child up to that point, and no matter how mature you are for your age, i dont think you are mentaly aware enough to bring up a child. after that i would say it all depends on the maturity, awerness and responsibilty the person has. I know people in their 40's who i dont think are capable of bringing a child up.
@palpalsky (899)
• United States
12 Mar 07
well you should not have kids till the time you are financially independednt and you are sure you can take care of them .having said that i know biological clocks ticks away hence i think late twenties is good time to start thinking about it
