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While I don't doubt that many (if not most) older moms are good moms, I would like to know what happened to at least some of the smiling older moms and babies from newspaper/magazine articles I saw in the 1980's and 90's- was it harder to have a teenager when you're in you're 50's, for example?
While I don't doubt that many (if not most) older moms are good moms, I would like to know what happened to at least some of the smiling older moms and babies from newspaper/magazine articles I saw in the 1980's and 90's- was it harder to have a teenager when you're in you're 50's, for example?
I would guess they stayed smiling. From what I've seen, older parents have an easier time. Often it's younger parents trying to raise little ones before they have any kind of income or career that have it harder, are more stressed. Older parents seem to enjoy their kids more, they're more established with homes and careers, have less need to be out partying and socializing.
I'll tell you in 7 years when I will be in my 50s and my kids will start being teens. I guess 7 years is not that long of a time, so I don't see myself changing much. Agree with malamute - exactly how I feel. "Older parents seem to enjoy their kids more, they're more established with homes and careers, have less need to be out partying and socializing."
And maciesmom, any age is old until one reaches it
An x G/F of mine: both of her parents were age 44 when she was born back in 1964-----------and the irony was that her oldest brother was born in 1939 to the same parents.
While I don't doubt that many (if not most) older moms are good moms, I would like to know what happened to at least some of the smiling older moms and babies from newspaper/magazine articles I saw in the 1980's and 90's- was it harder to have a teenager when you're in you're 50's, for example?
The problem with having teens while in your 50's is that by the time you get them out of your house.....you are too broke and exhausted to enjoy what is left of your life.
We had our son in 1990 and when I was 35 and my DH was 41 our DD was born in 1992. I am 52 now and I can honestly say we have a great relationship with our kids. Our son is off at college and we really miss him. Our daughter has taught me how to IM, text, and FB him which has been a big help. She's also taught me about Maroon 5, fashion, and technology. I have taught her about shopping, cooking, sewing, the Beatles, Bobby Hebb's "Sunny", etc. There haven't been any age related issues so far. Each stage of development has had its own charms and challenges and I have thoroughly enjoyed the journey. I think the biggest benefit to being older parents was that we had traveled, launched our careers, were financially stable, and had done just about everything we ever wanted to do prior to having kids. We never felt like we were missing something by having kids. Having kids was a very conscious and deliberate decision for us and it has been wonderful. Our children have made our lives complete. I hope this answers your questions.
Ahh...you are missing the obvious. I have to admit I had to think outside the box for a minute myself. What is our media saying about female image in our country? Older is the new younger. It's trendy right now for all moms to look younger, to try and look like their teenage daughters in many cases.
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