'Notable' rise in dads over 60 in England and Wales

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Although the nominal numbers of dads over 60 is still very small I could see this increasing a lot over the next decade.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd0vvr9j1dxo\

I think it's a worrying trend. Modern life has become very fractured already. An individual or couple having a baby are often very much on their own.

I see some of my friends whose parents had them young (early 20s let's say) and likewise their grandparents. Several generations are around to help the younger ones. The children grow up as part of a broader family network.

If you have a child in your 60s, who amongst your family is left? Would your friends want to get involved? Probably not - at 60 they'd be dreaming of retirement and holidays in the sun. What happens if you pass away in your 70s, as is quite common. Who will take care of your child?

My parents had me close to 40 and I notice the difference compared to my older siblings. My dad died when I was still young-ish. At the point where I was having kids, my mum needed my support and care with health issues. She had a lot more energy 15 years before with my siblings' children.

Eww..who wants to sleep with them?
Not me and I'm 49.

It's grim, but I am sure you will get a slew of posts about their 60+ year old partners who are fitter than 30 year olds etc etc.

Absolutely gross

so gross

All the pps saying 'gross', are you planning to dump your dh when you hit 55? Or just stop having sex? Libido doesn't disappear at 50.

I had ds at 45 (a late surprise), and his dad was 56. Not quite 60 but it hasn't been an issue. I'm now 62, still working full time, still running and practicing martial arts. Still a size 10. Life hasn't changed for me at all. My friends all have teens as well.

Ds' dad is 73, we are no longer together, he's retired but still sees ds most weeks.

It does baffle me why young women would do this with a man who is likely to be old enough to be their father. Fair enough when you're both in your 60's and facing retirement together quite another if you're still young. In addition the sperm of older men is less healthy and more likely to result in children with health issues. It's a no from me.

I’m also 49, my partner is 70 and he’s very attractive 😀

I'm sure Ive read that research has shown that older fathers have an increased risk of fathering children with autism.

I’m one of the PP saying gross and am over 55 thanks. No plans on dumping my DH or losing my libido or fitness. Patronising. Had my kids fairly late too like you. There is a big difference tho from 40s to ‘over 60s’ which includes 70s and 80s. The mothers aren’t anywhere near the same age so yes sorry it’s icky/gross for many people.

Its been around for years. Back in the 80's there was a guy in his 70's in the paper for having a baby with his much younger wife!!