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Evolutionarily speaking, the dangers of having older parents are definitely dwarfed by the fact that older parents just tend to have fewer kids. Cultures that
by klipt 4y ago
Evolutionarily speaking, the dangers of having older parents are definitely dwarfed by the fact that older parents just tend to have fewer kids.
Cultures that encourage starting families at 25 will genetically dominate cultures that encourage starting families at 35.
- Brigand 4y agoEven though I agree with you, I would like to point out that more experienced and stable parents could be enough of an advantage to balance the benefits of having younger parents. Especially for fathers that have already a settled career and more time to invest in their offspring.