Best age to become a parent/grandparent

[brod]

Had Little Brod at age 27, Mrs Brod was 21 and that that will be enough for us..only just seem to have enough time for everything with one youngster let alone even more

[Dogwatcher]

Mate, I don't even have my second one home yet and can't figure out how we're going to organise it all!

[Magpiespower]

I enjoyed being selfish...

Not having a dig but this attitude perplexes me.

I sure as hell don't want kids. Does that make me 'selfish?' No, it's just my choice.

And yes, my attitude perplexes friends and family back home...

[wycbloods]

I was 24 when my first was Born and 25 when numbers 2 and 3 arrived. I wouldn't change anything and i am certainly happy i have had my kids what i would think most consider early.

It is an individual choice thing though and each to their own there are pros and cons of both sides of the story.

[slippersloth]

I don't think there is an ideal age to have kids. It's definitely up to the individual. I had my first child at 20 and my fifth at 26. I'm not fussed at what age I become a grandma as long as my kids are responsible parents.

[Gingernuts]

As everyone has said, it's a personal decision.

Mum had me @ 18 (unplanned) and my 2 brothers quickly followed - it's been great to have a young mum. That said, I look back on my childhood with adult eyes and I can remember times when she was on struggle street.

Personally I didn't meet 'the one' till I was 25.

5 years to get married, settle into a solid job with a good income, and go on the 'pre-baby' overseas holiday.

I'm 30 now, my wife is 28, and we're at the stage where we are looking at starting a family.

I really is just a combination of personal preference, and how the 'life' cards fall IMO.