Older fathers and older mothers

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So I am very confused my dh is an older father so kids will do less well developmentally, but I am classed as an older mother so they should do well??????

Never heard that one! Dd's dad was almost 50 when she was born and I was almost 43...what can I hope for? she's 2.2.
Seriously, where did that info come from?

Wtf??? DH was 49 when DD was born. I was 37. Thinks she's done fine regardless of our ages.

Where did you get that info from?

See todays Mumsnet news reporting a BBC online story from 10 March

Ah thank you. Just as well I always think these sort of studies are total bollocks!

I always thought that children of older parents were supposed to be brighter. I assumed that meant both parents.

Agree Rindercella thought it was just me!