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Why does society think we would all have children at the exact same age?

Some dude on the internet made me feel guilty about not having a family of my own before I'm 30. He think we all have " some latte sipping job" that more important. And that isn't true about me. I work in the store. And having children is very important to me. If someone would of bothered to go marry me I could of. We does everyone thinks everyone should have a family in their 20s?

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  • d
    Lv 6
    4 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Not everyone thinks that. Some women have kids in their 20s, others in their 30s, and some in their 40s. Women are fertile for about 30 years so they can have babies if and when they are ready, not when some random idiot thinks. Hope this helps.

  • S
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    who says that? I do not believe it I see many of different age having children in first grade.

  • LizB
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    I think this must be a regional thing. In some areas of the country people tend to have babies very early, but in others it's common to not have first children until AFTER 30. I live in an area where the latter is more the norm. People here tend to be educated and well-employed, often in tech fields, and most people put off childbearing until the late 20s, 30s, or even 40s. The fact that the average income is high also means a lot more people are able to utilize fertility treatments, which also tends to result in later childbearing.

  • 4 years ago

    I try to live my life according to what is best for me, not what someone's opinion of me is or is not.

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  • Pippin
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    So ... 'some dude' is a reflection of the whole of society? Really?

  • 4 years ago

    Sorry, I'm still laughing about how you are even slightly be concerned about what some random person on the internet says or thinks.

  • 4 years ago

    Why worry about what they want you to do? It's your life...enjoy it

  • 4 years ago

    Many people don't have kids young anymore. And you are smart to wait till you are married and have a dad there to help raise your child and help support your child. Any one criticizing you for when you have children is an obnoxious person who has no right to tell you anything. ignore him and live your life as you feel is best for you.

  • Snid
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    I don't see that at all. In face, it see just the opposite.

    I think you feeling this way is a personal problem. Ignore people like that.

  • 4 years ago

    Because teenage pregnancy

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