I'm just curious how people feel about having children earlier in life or later. I had my baby aged 20 and by my 30's was pretty much free to do what I wanted career wise and socially while I was still young. Also although I was inexperienced we had a great time because I had almost boundless energy in those days and the small age gap means that I'm more like a really great friend than an authority figure.
I suppose we probably suffered from a shortage of money and possessions but we made our own fun.
I did not miss going to nightclubs and getting pissed for years like my peers.
I went on to do a later life degree for a specific career and loved it.
My sister had kids in her mid 40's and looks permanently knackered and all I can think is that she won't have her life back until she is almost retirement age if at all.
She does have a nice house though and is well off but I wouldn't change a thing now.
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bikerlou · 21/08/2016 21:32
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