Date: 12/30/2004 9:49:00 PM
From Authorid: 15675
If your ready then ya its a fine age. Me personally: NO WAY IN HECK! I hate children, there is NOTHING I like about them except passing a cute one in the mall and saying 'aww'...but thats it. I've always felt that way and Im pretty sure I always will...god save me if I ever have children!  |
Date: 12/30/2004 9:53:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 63026
aww, yea i agree if i didnt want kids then i feel the same way. Theres nothing wrong with not having kids, cuz some people are happy without kids  |
Date: 12/30/2004 9:54:00 PM
From Authorid: 7830
Well as long as youre established financially and you're emotionally mature enough to handle the 24/7 caretaking. Having a child isnt only about knowing how to take care of one, it's about being able to cope with the stress non-stop. Im 23 with 2 children, my first was born when i was 21. If i get 4 straight hours of sleep at a time now it's truly a blessing to me. Think about it. Go to www.babycenter.com and talk to the parents in the forums, you'll get great advice. I think it's great youre a guy who wants a child.  |
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Date: 12/30/2004 9:55:00 PM
From Authorid: 15675
ShaiBeauty is right too...I need to elaborate more LOL! $ is a big one and so is maturity. I mean if someone wants a baby (not saying u do but god knows Ive seen people do this) just cuz their 'cute' or they 'want one' well...their in for a surprise. Dirty diapers, 3 hrs of sleep, screaming, the 'I hate you mommy/daddy!' Ya know sure there's good things but they gotta know the bad ones are there too... |
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Date: 12/30/2004 9:57:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 63026
i seen some bad ones at the daycare, but i know how to handle em. Im one of the guys who can quiet any screaming kid |
Date: 12/30/2004 9:58:00 PM
From Authorid: 24732
I would hate to have kids at any age (well I haven't experienced any other ages past 21), but I would rather have more freedom and money when I'm still young enough to enjoy it.  |
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Date: 12/30/2004 10:06:00 PM
From Authorid: 7830
Well sometimes they cant be quieted. You need to be prepared for waking every 1-2 hours at night if theyre sick or hungry, and still be ready to be up at the crack of dawn when they decide to wake up for the day. |
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Date: 12/30/2004 10:07:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 63026
hee hee that be the best psrt waking and starting a new day with em |
Date: 12/30/2004 10:12:00 PM
From Authorid: 7830
Just keep that attitude and you'll do great!  seriously, go to babycenter.com. I wouldnt have survived being a new parent without the support of the people on there. It's great. |
Date: 12/30/2004 10:30:00 PM
From Authorid: 53052
20 is not too young if you are ready.. not just mentally but physically and emotionally(and i hate to say it but financially too) i dont doubt your ability to raise a child you seem to enjoy being with kids but the one difference between working at a daycare and handling tons of children and your own is at the end of the day you dont hand the kid back to it's parents....  |
Date: 12/30/2004 10:41:00 PM
From Authorid: 62146
you obviously love kids alot, you seem ready to raise kids. maybe you can adopt a kid   |
Date: 12/30/2004 11:10:00 PM
From Authorid: 225
lol puke or peed? got to be kidding me.no i understand and thank god for good careing folks like you, you will have what you want someday take it from some one who knows.i have every thing i want.  |
Date: 12/31/2004 5:55:00 AM
From Authorid: 40145
ummm if that guy drunk alot at work WHY IS HE WORKING THERE/????!!!!! he should be fired! thats all ihave to say, poor kids...  |
Date: 12/31/2004 6:26:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
For starters, he doesnt have a choice in the matter anymore..he played and he now has to pay. Second, what the heck is he doing working with children and being a drunk?? As a parent, if I found out someone who was looking after my children was drinking on the job he would be finding his butt in jail REAL fast.  |
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Date: 12/31/2004 6:44:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 63026
thanks everybody. |
Date: 12/31/2004 6:53:00 AM
From Authorid: 25390
I'm with Ladyluck on that! If he's like that he's not fit to watch my child. Shaibeauty is right too. Babycenter.com is a wonderful site. As for you wanting to be a father, it sounds like you are emotionally ready. It's not the age that matters, it is the maturity and willingness. I was 22 when I had my son and my husband was 23. Both of us are willing to take the responsibility and both of us LOVE being parents.  |
Date: 12/31/2004 8:51:00 AM
From Authorid: 61999
My husband was 21 when we conceived (he's younger than me, that's why I put it like that). He screamed for about a day, every 15 minutes or so, when he thought of having a baby at his age. He is a great daddy and is very happy that our little mocassin looks just like him, lol. Millions in the world have done it with no problems, and even at younger ages, than 20 and 21. And it will continue to happen and the worlds not going to be the worser for it, so...  |
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Date: 12/31/2004 8:53:00 AM
From Authorid: 61999
BTW -- Myself, at 19, 20, 21 -- I would not have WANTED a baby, but if for some reason I had one at that time I would have been responsible enough to deal with it. |
Date: 12/31/2004 9:13:00 AM
From Authorid: 62682
I dont think 20 - 21 is to young to have a baby at all. I am 21 going on 22 and would love a child! Sounds like you would be a great father, not to many men out there think like you do! If you are thinking about trying Good Luck to you!  |
Date: 12/31/2004 10:25:00 AM
From Authorid: 24319
My dad had just turned 21 ten days before I was born. And, by the time he was 24 he had 3 kids. He was a great father up until I turned 13 then it was almost as if he wasn't there. So, no, I don't think 20-21 years is to young to have a child, IF like others said, the parent is responsible, mature and can afford the child.  |
Date: 12/31/2004 10:43:00 AM
From Authorid: 30630
I was 17 when I had my 1st daughter. I say if you are financially and mentally ready then age doesn't matter. Good luck to you! And by the way, the drunk guy really needs to be fired! I would go crazy if I found out a drunk person was taking care of my children.  |
Date: 12/31/2004 1:22:00 PM
From Authorid: 63011
I'm 28 and dont have any children yet. I want some though! I just need to find the right guy first. -GreenClover  |
Date: 12/31/2004 1:48:00 PM
From Authorid: 16671
I'm with ladyluck on her comment about that guy. And no your not too young for kids, but remember ya cant go home at the end of the day and leave them at the day care, LOL, full time job.  |
Date: 12/31/2004 3:42:00 PM
From Authorid: 5229
I'm 19, but I feel if I was financially stable, I would love kids. I just really adore children and I've been a legal guardian to two who were just, wow it wsa quite an experience. I'd love to have my own any time though. I think it's cool that you're a guy that wants kids.  |
Date: 12/31/2004 8:03:00 PM
From Authorid: 52155
I agree with Pantherlover...  |
