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James28 · 07-29-2010, 02:29 AM

Is it a good idea to have new children past the age of 50? I heard of people having children at 65, 74, 81. The record for the oldest father goes to a 90 year old in India and a 70-year old, also from India, has the record for oldest mother.

Generally, if I were to have children when I am over 65, I would have a limited mount of time left, I would not be able to see the child graduate high school, go to college, or even choosing him to succeed me in being the head of a family-run business. The best time to have a child is between the ages of 18 (or 23) and 50.

ponytail · 07-29-2010, 06:36 AM

You would have to have a lot of patience. Seems the older you get, kids get on your nerves more often. Plus you would be too tired to run them around to school events or whatever. To me it would be too hectic.

Mr. Television · 07-29-2010, 07:12 AM

My parents were not quite there. My Mom was 44 and my Dad was 46 when my youngest sister was born. Yes it would be very hard but again it's none of my business.

James28 · 07-29-2010, 07:31 AM

You keep saying that it's none of your business, that was the cause of my storyline headache and I don't want tyo hear it anymore.

Mr. Television · 07-29-2010, 07:45 AM

It's better to have children when you are younger of course. The older you get, the harder it is to keep up with them. I know my Mom wasn't even able to attend my youngest sister's HS graduation. And of course you will have more time with them as well. Saying that, ( and I'm sorry if I give you a headache lol) it still is none of my business. Being an older parent doesn't mean you love your kids any less.

a.rusty.catheter · 07-29-2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim856796

You keep saying that it's none of your business, that was the cause of my storyline headache and I don't want tyo hear it anymore.

Calm down Priscilla.

sunshinefizzy · 07-29-2010, 10:48 AM

I think everything happens for a reason. I think people who had children when they were 20 were meant to have them at a young age and if you have a child at 50 you were just meant to have them then too. As long as you accept the responsibilities that come with child rearing and have an ability to go for it, by all means do it.

Mr. Television · 07-29-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sunshinefizzy

I think everything happens for a reason. I think people who had children when they were 20 were meant to have them at a young age and if you have a child at 50 you were just meant to have them then too. As long as you accept the responsibilities that come with child rearing and have an ability to go for it, by all means do it.

exactly. And I would rather have an older parent who is responsible and takes care of their children then a 20 year old who doesn't.

robyrob · 07-29-2010, 11:59 AM

i think that if your children live to be over 50 then you should keep them, its just not right to discriminate against them for getting old.

dakert · 07-29-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

i think that if your children live to be over 50 then you should keep them, its just not right to discriminate against them for getting old.

I think people should have kids when they are Mature and Healthy enough to have and take care of them.

HuntingtonM15 · 07-29-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

i think that if your children live to be over 50 then you should keep them, its just not right to discriminate against them for getting old.

spunkygirl · 07-29-2010, 04:23 PM

I wouldn't personally. I think it's not fair to the child, cause anything can happen if you're older than 60 and you won't be there to watch them grow up.

40's maybe, but older than 50? Nope

comedyfreak · 07-30-2010, 04:02 AM

I voted no it's no fair to the child. I'm a product of older parents and they are both gone and I'm alone. My Dad died when I was 18. I grew up being asked if they were my Grandparents it was quite annoying. My Dad was 48 when I was born and my Mom was 39. I'm now 47 and don't have kids and don't plan on it now.

Penny Lane · 07-30-2010, 04:02 AM

First of all it can be dangerous for the baby and the mother having a child past 40. The risk of Down's Syndrome and Autism is greatly increased. This should definitely be considered. Personally I am glad that I had both of my kids before age 25. I had my first grandchild at 40. I was able to really enjoy my grandkids.
I really don't think that having a child past age 45 is a good idea. But if this is a woman's only chance to conceive I guess the risk would be worth it. But again the parents should be warned of the risks first.

Pitooey · 07-30-2010, 08:50 PM

NO NO NO

My husband and I are both tired and haven't had a vacation in years.

We will both look like my 13 yr. old daughter's grandparents when she graduates from High school.

We are both dealing with a rebellous child and we're pulling our hair out.

Have children in your late 20's

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07-29-2010, 02:29 AM	#1
James28 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Posts: 4,000	Having New Children Past the Age of 50 Is it a good idea to have new children past the age of 50? I heard of people having children at 65, 74, 81. The record for the oldest father goes to a 90 year old in India and a 70-year old, also from India, has the record for oldest mother. Generally, if I were to have children when I am over 65, I would have a limited mount of time left, I would not be able to see the child graduate high school, go to college, or even choosing him to succeed me in being the head of a family-run business. The best time to have a child is between the ages of 18 (or 23) and 50.
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07-29-2010, 07:12 AM	#3
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	My parents were not quite there. My Mom was 44 and my Dad was 46 when my youngest sister was born. Yes it would be very hard but again it's none of my business.
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07-30-2010, 04:02 AM	#13
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Star Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,061	I voted no it's no fair to the child. I'm a product of older parents and they are both gone and I'm alone. My Dad died when I was 18. I grew up being asked if they were my Grandparents it was quite annoying. My Dad was 48 when I was born and my Mom was 39. I'm now 47 and don't have kids and don't plan on it now.
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07-29-2010, 06:36 AM	#2
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	You would have to have a lot of patience. Seems the older you get, kids get on your nerves more often. Plus you would be too tired to run them around to school events or whatever. To me it would be too hectic.

07-29-2010, 07:31 AM	#4
James28 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Posts: 4,000	You keep saying that it's none of your business, that was the cause of my storyline headache and I don't want tyo hear it anymore.

07-29-2010, 07:45 AM	#5
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	It's better to have children when you are younger of course. The older you get, the harder it is to keep up with them. I know my Mom wasn't even able to attend my youngest sister's HS graduation. And of course you will have more time with them as well. Saying that, ( and I'm sorry if I give you a headache lol) it still is none of my business. Being an older parent doesn't mean you love your kids any less.

07-29-2010, 10:48 AM	#7
sunshinefizzy Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 27, 2006 Location: Craptown Posts: 2,054	I think everything happens for a reason. I think people who had children when they were 20 were meant to have them at a young age and if you have a child at 50 you were just meant to have them then too. As long as you accept the responsibilities that come with child rearing and have an ability to go for it, by all means do it.

07-29-2010, 04:23 PM	#12
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	I wouldn't personally. I think it's not fair to the child, cause anything can happen if you're older than 60 and you won't be there to watch them grow up. 40's maybe, but older than 50? Nope

07-30-2010, 04:02 AM	#14
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,449	First of all it can be dangerous for the baby and the mother having a child past 40. The risk of Down's Syndrome and Autism is greatly increased. This should definitely be considered. Personally I am glad that I had both of my kids before age 25. I had my first grandchild at 40. I was able to really enjoy my grandkids. I really don't think that having a child past age 45 is a good idea. But if this is a woman's only chance to conceive I guess the risk would be worth it. But again the parents should be warned of the risks first.
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07-30-2010, 08:50 PM	#15
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	NO NO NO My husband and I are both tired and haven't had a vacation in years. We will both look like my 13 yr. old daughter's grandparents when she graduates from High school. We are both dealing with a rebellous child and we're pulling our hair out. Have children in your late 20's
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