What is the wisest age to have a child?

[Ladyvangos]

About what age do you thnk it is a good idea to have child at? Some say around 30 others 26. What do you think?

[╬Karami Mew~Meow]

I think, after you already have a job to supply your family. So maybe about, 26, yeah, that's old enough.

[unspun]

hehe hmm. I was 19 when I had my first, and we're closer than a lot of families because I "remember what it's like to be a child" she says... buut, financially I probably wasn't ready, so I would say, that it depends on the person. Everybody is different. In some countries they birth children at 12, and are married then too, so it's really a matter of preference. 23 is a good age I think, because you've had 2 years of true adulthood, but you're not totally set in your ways, I dunno lol everybody is different.

[Sobriquet]

I think 28 is the ideal age to have a child.

[███]

Most people prefer to have children as young as they can cause it helps them stay younger so they can play with them more as they get older. My father had my siblings and I at an older age so he never really got to play sports with us as much as he would have liked too. Even then though he says he was too immature to have kids.

I don't want to have any children till I am around the age of thirty, by then I will be bald and probably given up on staying in shape.

One thing to remember is; either your partner or yourself will have no income for a rather long time, so the man will need to earn enough to support all three members, if not more of your familiy.

[Maledictis Voca]

For me, I'd have to say at LEAST age 24.

[Grim Scythe]

wisest?
most people don't really know how to raise children
well id say its not really about age more about job security and intelligence, as well as support

[Devi]

I think when you have time and money for it is the best time... so... maybe....uh I want to say...25....

[sa5m]

For me, the youngest age is 24.

So... I'd say between 24 and 30?

[Antares]

I would like to say a certain age, but I think it's more important to be sure of the income of the family.

[Luzifer]

Never

simply put... do not procreate

[Capernicus]

Why, according to the posters so far, is income so important, but not one person actually mentioned being married to the person you loved? To me that is of far greater importance. Money is important, but don't have kids just because you can afford them. That's just dumb. Having kids is a big responsibility, and it is much easier to do right if there are both parents involved. That's not to say that single moms or dads do a bad job, not at all. But in this day and age, with peer pressure the way it is, it's good to have some back up in the parenting department.

That said, I will not have any kids. I hate kids so don't want them and I'm gay, so can't have them the "natural" way.

[Luzifer]

That said, I will not have any kids. I hate kids so don't want them and I'm gay, so can't have them the "natural" way.

I think this is a quote use violation. Simply, because all other methods, that I have heard of, use methods involving injections, applicators, and other means that are decidedly artificial.

Now if you wanted to say "can't have the 'moral' way' That would be a legitamate use of quotes...

but back to my point... everytime a child is born the earth cries

[Ami~chan]

It depends. Some people are much more prepared than others to start a family. My mother had me when she was my age; I couldn't imagine having a child right now. I'm in no way prepared for it.

On the average, people are waiting until later in life to have children. While this can be a good thing considering how much more prepared you'll be, you'll be older when your children grow up. Might be harder to keep up with them.

But, once again, it's different depending on the individual.

[Capernicus]

I think this is a quote use violation. Simply, because all other methods, that I have heard of, use methods involving injections, applicators, and other means that are decidedly artificial.

Now if you wanted to say "can't have the 'moral' way' That would be a legitamate use of quotes...

but back to my point... everytime a child is born the earth cries

Well....when they are called things like "artificial insemination" and "serrogate fathers" and the like, then I think I am perfectly justified in using the quotations. I am simply using the language that I myself would not normally use but is widely used and accepted. And that last bit about it not being "moral" might be considered offensive in certain contexts. Regardless, I am free to use whatever punctuation I so desire.

PS: I think your face is a violation. =P

EDIT: No, I'm saying that society considers it to be not a natural way of having children and I am hinting at my own disagreement with such thinking by using the quotsation marks.

[Luzifer]

Well....when they are called things like "artificial insemination" and "serrogate fathers" and the like, then I think I am perfectly justified in using the quotations. I am simply using the language that I myself would not normally use but is widely used and accepted. And that last bit about it not being "moral" might be considered offensive in certain contexts. Regardless, I am free to use whatever punctuation I so desire.

PS: I think your face is a violation. =P

...wait... now I'm completely confused... so people thing that... artificial insemination is natural? wha?

PS: ...damn it... you made me think of a bad joke damn you

PPS: Seriously if ever loser who is genetically viable would stop having offspring there would be a lot less pollution...

[Grim Scythe]

Why, according to the posters so far, is income so important, but not one person actually mentioned being married to the person you loved? To me that is of far greater importance. Money is important, but don't have kids just because you can afford them. That's just dumb. Having kids is a big responsibility, and it is much easier to do right if there are both parents involved. That's not to say that single moms or dads do a bad job, not at all. But in this day and age, with peer pressure the way it is, it's good to have some back up in the parenting department.

That said, I will not have any kids. I hate kids so don't want them and I'm gay, so can't have them the "natural" way.

parenting is like school in importance
its not constantly necessary, nor is it constantly needed
money on the other hand has a much deeper root, because in this world its a lot harder to get by without money than it is parents

also to sum it up simply so you can understand:
you can be the best friggin parent ever but for 1. if you dont have money you cant do your job 2. if your the best friggin parent, then youd have money to support your family

[zyronet]

20 and older. Or when you are mature enough and you have the money to afford the baby's needs to support them. And when you know you are ready to have one. Its best to be prepared i think?

[chohakkaiz_baby09]

hahaha I think it's 27 years of age... not only you have a permanent job eeerrr iiff... but you get to have enough saving for your future family...

[NiesaxShiori]

around 26 until 35

[Eris]

The question is based on the erroneous assumption that it is wise to have a child at all. Naturally, there are degrees to the unwisdom, it is more unwise to have a child when you're 16 than when you're 25, but it's still unwise.

Instead, here's what you do if you want a snotty little brat to drain your wallet for the next 20-ish years: Adopt a child. You won't contribute to the world's overpopulation problem, and you won't (if you're a woman) ruin your body.

[black26]

i think 24 above
but find a stable job with a salary that can buy all your family needs

[Ayame_Sohma]

i would say 23 would be the right age to have kids.but everyone is difference so its really up to them.

[WIXIE]

For me, the youngest age is 24.

So... I'd say between 24 and 30?

Yeah! That's my answer only that maybe it 's better between 26 to 30. It's not too old or too new isn't it?

[kyubichan]

About 25-35 years old; depending on your financial and psychological status, and especially your physiology. Some women develop more slowly than others, and even when they reach age 25, their health may be endangered by pregnancy.