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The older I get the more I'm convinced that having kids young is the right decision. I had my first daughter when I was 24 and now that I'm entering my prime e
by AndrewKemendo 7y ago
The older I get the more I'm convinced that having kids young is the right decision.
I had my first daughter when I was 24 and now that I'm entering my prime earning years I don't have to worry about child care or being around 24/7 the same way I did when my kids were babies. I also have less "free time" now than when I was in college and I had way less than most college kids.
It sounds counterintutive in this day and age but I think having kids at the tail end of high school or early college might be the best way to do it.
- asdff 7y agoI'm in my 20s and I'm not sure how I would be able to afford shelter, food, and daycare at the same time this early in my life.
- restalis 7y ago"I'm entering my prime earning years I don't have to worry about child care or being around 24/7 the same way I did when my kids were babies. I also have less «free time» now than when I was in college" Although not clear how much of that free time "less" means, I wish to point out that if you're a male (as I'd guess from your nickname), your contribution to the education of your descendants becomes the most useful after kid's childhood. Progressing as teenagers, they need less and less love and start needing more and more guidance and advice. That's the period where maternal inherent love and affection progressively looses its value. As time goes, when facing problems, the teenager would rather receive insight (which is something expected to be had from a father) instead of consolation. That may be your most needed paternal contribution of the entire offspring upbringing.
- AndrewKemendo 7y agoWell by free I mean basically out to see shows and go the bar and hang around watching movies etc.