[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Iceman

I dont want any kids until im 30 at least and I dont mind how many I have.....I would like to think I wouldnt have any after the age of 40 though....

your wife, circumstances and luck will be your master, not you

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

your wife, circumstances and luck will be your master, not you

we're talking ideally here LT, I mean I had both my kids before I was 25 but I think, ideally, I would have been better waiting a bit longer.

[Claymores]

Originally Posted by happyland

You need a lot of energy and patience to have children, both of which probably reduce with age, so I reckon 40 odd is the oldest first time parents should be..

Good answer Lee - I never had the patience or wish so 21 was too old. Unfortunately my partners wished to procreate which led to lots of fell0
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[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

we're talking ideally here LT, I mean I had both my kids before I was 25 but I think, ideally, I would have been better waiting a bit longer.

there is no right time

thats said after 25 does have many advantages.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

there is no right time

thats said after 25 does have many advantages.

well, I mean obviously every person is different but in general I mean.

[Claymores]

Originally Posted by 'Conor

any man over 50 being a father again is disturbing.

Why? It is natural - think of animals, lions where the old man spreads his seed. It is an inate drive to keep the DNA going

[Crimson Dynamo]

I do agree that having children is a womans job

call me sexist but thats my opinion

[Claymores]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

I do agree that having children is a womans job

call me sexist but thats my opinion

In the highlands with white military jumbos your "job" is what then? To go out and find the food?

[lostalex]

Considering the huge number of kids in foster care and group homes, i find it offensive when people, especially older people spend thousands of dollars on surrogacy or IVF, when there are so many kids in need of a good home.


If yu adopt, then yur never too old imo.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by lostalex

Considering the huge number of kids in foster care and group homes, i find it offensive when people, especially older people spend thousands of dollars on surrogacy or IVF, when there are so many kids in need of a good home.


If yu adopt, then yur never too old imo.

That's a very good point actually, especially when having a baby when you're over 40 (as a woman) you're risking having a baby with health problems