Of course it's true and it's perfectly natural. Most fundamentally, when all the social and other conventions surrounding it are stripped away, we do it to make sure that our genes survive.Betsy Og said:Theres a saying that "People have children for selfish reasons." Now that is probably true but I dont like the negativity attached to it.
Why is that a bummer?RainyDay said:It's a bit of a bummer knowing that I'll be over 60 at my daughter's 21st birthday party.
Not necessarily. It may still be the norm but there are exceptions to this rule such as stay at home fathers and both parents working full or overlapping part time.Swallows said:To the women on this website, only have children if you are prepared to look after them yourself. I dont say this to be mean to men, but they will be out at work while you will be at home looking after the little angels.
car said:it just changes your goals and life fulfilment needs.
The 21st issue was symbolic of the broader issues that arise with older parents. First of all, our age, fertility issues and the risks associated with pregnancy in older mums make it less likely that we will have another child, which is not the ideal situation imho. I also believe that the age gap is significant in terms of the relationship you will have with your children. I will be less physically able to cope with the bending, the lifting, the rolling round on grass etc than I was 5 years ago. My chances of attending my daughter's wedding aren't great, and my chances of seeing grandchildren old enough that they will actually remember me are pretty poor.ClubMan said:Why is that a bummer?
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