Advanced Aged Parenting

What are the benefits of being an older parent?

Whether you become a parent at 20, 30 or 40, one thing remains the same: you are a mother of a precious child that looks up to you for everything. Because more couples are waiting to become pregnant until later in their childbearing years, there are more parents that are considered to be of advanced age.

The benefits of being an older parent are plentiful. The majority of individuals that wait to become pregnant until later in their childbearing years are stable in their careers and marriage and have established a stable environment to raise a chid in. Research has shown that older parents are typically more relaxed and patient parents than younger parents.

Although these certainly do not apply to everyone, the disadvantages of being an older parent may include less energy to play with the children, fear of becoming sick or disabled during the child's young years or a decreased interest in engaging in child-friendly activities.

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surprisedat40 - 318 days ago.
I'm 40yrs. old and set to deliver in 5 weeks. One of my good friends is 43 and will be a grandma in about 4 weeks! We can't wait to take the boys for walks and are hoping people will think we're both moms instead of grandmas... sounds like the secret is keeping those gray hairs covered!

teresa08 - 318 days ago.
I have a few stories where rude, ignorant people felt the need to give their opinion on the fact that I chose to have a baby at my age, as if it was going to affect them. After a few comments I prepared myself and was ready to recite this statement. I am not asking for your opinion, help or permission, I was simply sharing my happy news.

jenakers - 318 days ago.
Tess, OMG! Last year, ON MY BIRTHDAY, I might add, my husband and I went for a stroll with our 14 month old son. Some lady stops us and looks at him. I'm happy it's my birthday and my husband is bursting with pride over the attention his son is receiving. The lady gives some baby talk then looks up at us and says 'You have a beautiful grandson.' AHHHHH! I have a tough time with my birthday anyway. I went home and cried!

Tess42 - 318 days ago.
I just came back from taking my 16 month old to the pediatrician for his flu shot. Right off the bat we had this little exchange: 'Is this your grandson?' Sigh. 'No. He's my son.' 'Oh! I am so-o-o-o sorry!' I've put off coloring my roots because it's costly... but I reckon I better break out the Clairol this weekend. You know, I don't mind so much for me, but I do care about when my son gets older and if he's going to hate hearing it.

RobinG - 318 days ago.
(()) I'd of smacked her, lol. I only feel old when I hear moms ages who are having kids, lol. When moms are my neices ages (which they are) I feel old. I know they are the right ages to have babies but it reminds me I am older having had a baby. I had my third at 40. But I am proud of it and feel I am only as old as I allow myself to be and feel. :)

sherrylong - 318 days ago.
Just wanted to share that I had my third child on Dec 26th. I am 39. The only time I have felt old was when my 2nd child was born and someone in walmart told me my grandchild was so cute!! I just let them think that. Afterwards I was so upset, but I tried not to let it show in the store. My hair was pretty gray at that time, since then I have colored my hair and it hasn't happened since. LOL

2ndtime mom - 366 days ago.
i am 38 and pregnant with my second child.At times i worry i am too old.I do not feel my age though.It is nice to read how good things turned out for all of you...very encouraging!