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February 27, 2010

What’s the ideal age to have kids?

20s, 30s, or 40s? Tell us when you feel it’s best to start popping out the little ones. By Stephanie Castillo
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poll_start_family.jpgThe rate of teen pregnancy has skyrocketed over the years, and with it the uproar over young mothers who aren’t far from children themselves. Public figures in the youth sector are no exception: actress Jamie Lynn Spears (little sister to Britney) was pregnant at 17 and Sarah Palin’s daughter Bristol at 18. Even popular culture has picked up on the “trend” (for lack of a better word)—the 2007 film Juno, starring Ellen Page as a teenaged mother, drew not only critical acclaim but also heated debates over its touchy subject matter.

Because of this, it’s essential that you discuss procreation—and the right time to do it—with your own children, so they can avoid the difficulties of becoming a teen parent. If you don’t have children (yet), it’s also important that you ask yourself these questions: When is the right time to get pregnant? Am I ready at this age? Do I even want children? The answers you come up with could be your first steps toward potential family planning! To find out where you stand on the matter, answer our poll below.
 
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Poll Question:
What’s the ideal age to have kids?
  1. In your 20s, so you can still keep up with their generation as they grow up.
  2. In your 30s, so you have a better sense of self and maturity—useful tools for parenting any child.
  3. In your 40s, so you can provide the best life for them while having more leeway at your job—the corporate climb is (hopefully) at an end!
  4. Never! Offspring is overrated!
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  • Mary Mar 02 2010 @ 12:39pm Report Abuse
       
    20's! Even nurses recommend that age!
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  • ria villareal Mar 02 2010 @ 07:21pm Report Abuse
       
    my doctor said that at the age of 35 women will have a hard time conceiving and giving birth that is why for me it should be during the 20 that a woman can get pregnant.
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  • Bagel Mar 03 2010 @ 12:50pm Report Abuse
       
    I think that most pinays are more stable when they reach 30's although it is really ideal to conceive in your 20's. I think the bottom line of it all is your health.
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  • angeLmina Mar 05 2010 @ 03:40pm Report Abuse
       
    for me in 30's but my doctor said mahirap na talaga mag concieve in that age, but it is more prepared :)
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  • princess Mar 07 2010 @ 02:19pm Report Abuse
       
    20's is the best age for me..:)
    Last modified Apr 07 2010 @ 03:26pm
  • Karla Mar 09 2010 @ 03:57am Report Abuse
       
    I want to be a young mom so I hope when I'm 26-28 I'd have a kid and be married of course haha :)
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  • Myleen Mar 09 2010 @ 02:49pm Report Abuse
       
    I voted for 20s but I think it should be late 20s na, past the 25th mark. At least by that time, you have a job. I would have voted for 30s but I think it's not healthy for women at that age to give birth (especially late 30s)
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  • Kathleen Avila Mar 09 2010 @ 07:13pm Report Abuse
       
    I guess appropriate age would be 27-30 =)
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  • Olivia Mar 10 2010 @ 10:57pm Report Abuse
       
    between 26-32 is ideal for me. being at this age, being physically, emotionally, financially, and psychologically prepared is ideal. Based on some stories of some people, earlier than ths age brings them a lot adjustments. And the best thing about having kids is your heart to have them. If you do, you can plan and prepare yourself for all the responsibilities and inevitable problems of being a parent.
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  • Lourdes Espanol Mar 11 2010 @ 10:00am Report Abuse
       
    The best time is when the woman is in her 20's.
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  • Mae Mar 12 2010 @ 02:07pm Report Abuse
       
    It's best to have kids in your late 20's coz the female body can still handle the pressures of childbirth plus women are more mature emotionally, psychologically and at least financially able to support her kid, especially when she's a single mom.
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  • mitzi teng Mar 12 2010 @ 03:01pm Report Abuse
       
    If you reach the age of 30's there is a bit difficulty in having babies. Some has to go to fertility clinic just to make kids. It's better when you reach mid 20's at least your mature; early 20's still just about to enjoy life.
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  • deejay Mar 14 2010 @ 06:25pm Report Abuse
       
    Twenties and early thirties siguro to avoid pregnancy complications.
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  • Paula Mar 20 2010 @ 02:21am Report Abuse
       
    the best time to procreate is from 25-30. that's when all your body systems are at their prime to carry your extra load.
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  • Teresa Apr 25 2010 @ 03:59am Report Abuse
       
    20's pag 30's mahirap na manganak.
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  • Marilou May 16 2010 @ 12:52am Report Abuse
       
    Late 20's BUT NOT 30'S, by then, your physically and mentally prepared.
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  • n_iGma May 22 2010 @ 01:26pm Report Abuse
       
    in your 20s! for the same reason as the poll stated (so you can still keep up with their generation as they grow up).
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  • prettyjoj Jul 05 2010 @ 09:10am Report Abuse
       
    I vote for 20 but untill now im not married, i want to have my own baby hopefully before turning 30.
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  • leonor Jul 21 2010 @ 09:49pm Report Abuse
       
    for me, it's best to have a baby in 20s, so that you really enjoy the bonding with your kids.
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  • jenwei Aug 18 2010 @ 12:34pm Report Abuse
       
    mid 20s to late 20s!

    most of my aunties na nagkababy during their 30s say na sana mas maaga sila nagkababy. mahirap age gaps.
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  • FayeP Jul 14 2011 @ 05:28pm Report Abuse
       
    I always believed that the best age for motherhood is during mid-20's. I'm right on track, I'm currently 28 weeks pregnant at 27y.o.


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  • Estpet Jan 13 2012 @ 02:56am Report Abuse
       
    A good age for a woman to conceive is between 20 and 29.
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