Not all young mothers do crappy jobs raising their kids -- I am sure that you know that but had to say it anyway.
I have four kids -- first born when I was 20 and last born when I was 29. The oldest is now in graduate school and the second just left for college last weekend. As of yesterday -- I am 43.
I finished college but never had a career outside the home -- unless you consider hours of volunteer work a career. I do sometimes wonder how my life would have been different if I hadn't had my children when I was so young, but don't dwell on it as there is really no point -- there are no do overs in life. Looking forward to what lies ahead :)
My parents adopted me when they were 38 and 40 -- really old to have a baby back then (1968). They are both still alive and have great relationships with all of their grandkids. They are amazing parents!
I am glad that I had my kids young --- if I had waited, maybe I would have been glad about that. I do feel that I had more energy and patience when I was younger, but I am sure that there are many people who feel the exact opposite!
I have told my daughters that I think that early 30's would be the most ideal time to have children. My oldest is 22 and I am not at all ready to be a grandmother!
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Not all young mothers do crappy jobs raising their kids -- I am sure that you know that but had to say it anyway.
I have four kids -- first born when I was 20 and last born when I was 29. The oldest is now in graduate school and the second just left for college last weekend. As of yesterday -- I am 43.
I finished college but never had a career outside the home -- unless you consider hours of volunteer work a career. I do sometimes wonder how my life would have been different if I hadn't had my children when I was so young, but don't dwell on it as there is really no point -- there are no do overs in life. Looking forward to what lies ahead :)
My parents adopted me when they were 38 and 40 -- really old to have a baby back then (1968). They are both still alive and have great relationships with all of their grandkids. They are amazing parents!
I am glad that I had my kids young --- if I had waited, maybe I would have been glad about that. I do feel that I had more energy and patience when I was younger, but I am sure that there are many people who feel the exact opposite!
I have told my daughters that I think that early 30's would be the most ideal time to have children. My oldest is 22 and I am not at all ready to be a grandmother!
August 31, 2011 - 12:31amThis Comment
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