Best age to have your first child?

[leung1245]

I really don't agree with teen pregnancy, and arguably, college pregnancy, since you are still in school and you can't have a child to interfere with your education. I think a few years after you graduate from college is the earliest to have your first child, lets say 23 24 or 25, depending on your occupation and family situation. What do you guys think?

[awette26]

i think your right. thats exactely what should be done. people like to jump from one step to another. the best age for me to have your first kid is around 25. when you finish college and start making good money so that you can support your family or even take good care of your child if you and your partner split up knock on wood.

[ckaliszewski]

It's hard to give an exact age, but if you are in high school or college you should wait. It's best to wait until you can actually afford to have a child and until you are set up with a steady career.

[yaayme]

I don't have any kids, but I'll say 25 (or 30).

[vgonzales1]

I say 30 would be a good age.  You would be more willing to settle down.

[timandvicky1]

I absolutely dont think kids should have kids, everybody has plenty of time to grown up and raise a family.  With that being said, I don't feel there should be a certain age that is considered appropriate, I think everybody is different, you could have a 25 year old absolutely ready and does a great job, but then have a 33 year old that still wasn't ready?  So, I think it is an individual basis, and you should be ready not feel pressured.  Im 43 and never did feel ready so I don't have any kids. 

[natashaspy]

23-30 would seem to be the perfect age.  that way you're settled down enough to raise a child properly, and not still be maturing yourself.

[tashamjoy]

Id probably say 25 too not too young but not too old hard to say depends on the person i guess there are some great mothers who are 22 23 but then there are some that are 30 and still arent readyn

[deelow20]

I'm still wondering that answer myself. I'm 23 and have no idea when.

[monnee]

As soon as you earn enough $$$$$ to support a child.

[cloudsoup]

21, according to most of my friends 

i'm 25 and refuse to tie myself down with children at this
point in my life. i take care of myself just fine, but i simply
do not want the responsibility. i like that i can do whatever
and go wherever, anytime i please!

so, i can't answer the question from experience, but i'll say 30.
i suppose most people are or should be stable enough by then.

[meguk]

It depends on the individual.  Most of my friends had kids between 25 and 30.  I still haven't had my first (I'm 33), because I don't have the cash right now.  My husband is a grad student, I'm the sole breadwinner, and I can't afford any time off.  It sucks cause I'd like to have a kid.

[donnitab]

I have to agree with everyone, I think around 25 is the best age.

[shepherdchik]

I don't know if any particular age is a good age to have a baby. I don't think you are ever really ready for it. If you have a good family and husband or partner that are very supportive then that's what you need and you have to be ready for it because it will change your life forever.

[kpopg33k]

whenever you are mature enough.  it really depends on who you are. you can be 20 but may not be mature, responsible, and financially stable enough to support a family, so it really just depends.