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Posted on 5/3/19 at 2:34 pm to WaydownSouth
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Plus, still having kids at home in your late 40’s and 50’s will keep you young.
You're going to probably feel a whole lot different when you hit this age. I am very thankful I had kids when I was in my 20's, now that I'm older.
Posted on 5/3/19 at 2:34 pm to DemonKA3268
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Probably because they are working.
That is probably a good reason why, but most of the grandparents in their 60s are still working and come. I serve as the board chair of a charter school, and I do see a lot of under 50 grandparents there, but they are also the main guardian. Only reason I asked, is my hometown in Greene County, AL was a place where everyone married young and had kids/grandkids young (my parents were 24 and grandparents around 50 when I was born), and even there I don't see young grandparents as often anymore
Edit. I'll add, I wish I had my boys earlier with under 50 grandparents, so they could spend more time with them. My dad died at 49, would have loved for him to just get to see my oldest boy
This post was edited on 5/3/19 at 2:56 pm
Posted on 5/3/19 at 2:38 pm to jchamil
quote:Besides working, I would say this also, some of these younger grandparents don't feel the need to go to those types of things. Could be a variety of reasons.
I don't see young grandparents as often anymore
Posted on 5/3/19 at 2:50 pm to Tunasntigers92
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What practical reasons?
You can raise your children with (usually) relatively younger grandparents that can help.
You can get your children out of the house before your parents need assistance.
For women who want a career, there are studies that suggest having children younger provides greater flexibility later in their career - assuming the plan is to stay home with the children until they start school. Having your youngest kid in kindergarten by age 30 or 31 makes it easier to get into the workforce. Trying to do return to the workforce at 40 or 41 after a 7 year work gap is much more difficult.
The energy level required to deal with a child is static. Do you want to do that at 24 or 34?
FWIW, I have no issue with people who wait, I'm just pointing out there are logical reasons to do it earlier too.
Posted on 5/3/19 at 2:52 pm to slackster
you have kids dude? damn
Posted on 5/3/19 at 2:53 pm to Tunasntigers92
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It seems like you don’t understand the burden a child puts on a young unestablished couple, or more likely, a single woman.
Why does it have to be a single woman or a struggling couple? I'm not remotely suggesting having children early is good for everyone. I'm simply pointing out some young parents are ready and capable and there are benefits they'll experience that those who wait will not.
It is a personal decision, and there are pros and cons for everyone.
Posted on 5/3/19 at 2:55 pm to Mr Perfect
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you have kids dude? damn
I had 3 kids before turning 29.
Posted on 5/3/19 at 3:14 pm to slackster
accidents happen I guess dude.
Posted on 5/3/19 at 4:50 pm to WaydownSouth
Had our first when we were 24 and last when we were 29.
It's been great. Wouldn't trade playing sports with them as they are growing up for nothing. Or traveling, hunting, skiing, and fishing with them.
Now at 42 with back and knee pains is getting tougher. I am glad I got to experience it as a young man.
My youngest should be 1-2 years removed from college when I retire at 52.
It's been great. Wouldn't trade playing sports with them as they are growing up for nothing. Or traveling, hunting, skiing, and fishing with them.
Now at 42 with back and knee pains is getting tougher. I am glad I got to experience it as a young man.
My youngest should be 1-2 years removed from college when I retire at 52.
Posted on 5/3/19 at 5:39 pm to WaydownSouth
Mine are grown. I'm 47 and am still able to be active and enjoy life.
Posted on 5/3/19 at 5:40 pm to Hamma1122
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Do what works for you
/endthread
Posted on 5/3/19 at 5:48 pm to WaydownSouth
I'm 48, the wife is 47. We have no kids together and her only child from her first marriage went to school on a full scholarship and got a nice paying gig after graduating. In other words, she's off on her own and out of our hair. DINK life is not underrated, frick changing diapers and shite at this age.
Posted on 5/3/19 at 5:55 pm to WaydownSouth
Married at 21, first kid 23, will be at 4 kids before I turn 30 here in a little bit. Different strokes for different folks. Of course there’s pros and cons.
Y’all are smart for talking about it & being on the same page. You def. nailed all the Pros
Y’all are smart for talking about it & being on the same page. You def. nailed all the Pros
Posted on 5/3/19 at 6:08 pm to WaydownSouth
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Why would anyone have kids before their 30’s?
I had all 3 of my kids before 30, and now I'm in my 50's, and an empty nester and it's great!
Posted on 5/3/19 at 6:13 pm to WaydownSouth
I'm 40 and just a couple years away from being an empty nester. I'm glad I did it this way. I was broke in my 20's anyways.
Posted on 5/3/19 at 6:15 pm to WaydownSouth
Men’s semen stays viable until they die, doesn’t it?
Posted on 5/3/19 at 6:18 pm to northshorebamaman
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I'm 40 and just a couple years away from being an empty nester. I'm glad I did it this way. I was broke in my 20's anyways.
I'm 41 and assuming my kid leaves at 18-19 I'll be 47-48 and an empty nester.
Posted on 5/3/19 at 6:27 pm to WaydownSouth
Because it's easier to chase a toddler when you're young.
And because you can be an empty nester when you're still young.
And because you can be an empty nester when you're still young.
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