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[ROMARY]

In families, I've seen a couple of women in their early 80's who had/have their moms still living! Many/some times it's a blessing (in the long run) to have children early. ....... p.s. I'm thinking that in those days, often times the husband worked and the wife didn't and they were probably very thrifty. Plenty of time for the 'grandma' to stay home and care for her young daughter's baby. It all boils down to having back-up savings. Less stress in the long run for all concerned. Also, a good, financially strong family network can be very handy for a young mother. Or community daycare near the mother's workplace, where the child can be around other children. Lots of alternatives now-a-days.

[BellaPaprika]

On 3/7/2015 colliegirls said:

Good grief, teens should not be having babies!!

If that's true, then I wouldn't be here!

[Lacey1]

On 3/7/2015 Buck-i-Nana said:

On 3/7/2015 Love Roses said:

Geez, I don't know. Depends on the age of your children I suppose. Most educated females don't have children until they are 30 or so.

I will write that if you are referring to how someone should appear/look, that's up to the 'grandparent'. Lots don't look like the little old ladies with white hair. Many are keeping up with their looks and their figures. It doesn't mean you have to look ancient or feel old.

Wow, that's quite a statement and whether intentional or not, comes off badly.

I believe perhaps it's more of a regional thing than an education level influence. My area, even women with masters degrees generally start their families mid to late 20s.

I grew up in an older, established neighborhood with many 2nd generation immigrants. Many of the women were stay-at-home mothers. They started having kids, as soon as they got married and didn't stop until they hit menopause. I don't mean to be inconsiderate, but it would very common to see an 60ish woman, holding the hand of her adult child with Down's syndrome. In fact, we had a state hospital just for people with these kind of afflictions. It was necessary, since we had such a population of older women having children. Back in the day, before prenatal testing-if the baby was born with Down's Syndrome, the doctors would advise the parents to place them in this facility at a very early age. The reasoning being that the baby would outlive their parents, and would need placement later, when it would be more of total change.

I had my kids when I was 22/23. I went on to get my college degree when they started school, as did many of my peers. On-line college classes were a blessing.

[RetRN]

60.

[YorkieonmyPillow]

Forties ...........

[missy1]

Young and hot.

[ROMARY]

As I said before, the Grandmoms look to be around 50 or so, more or less. Although, I've seen a couple of older (senior) ones, mainly non-English speaking. Hey, they could very well be the great-grandparents! Just thought of that!

[feline groovy]

On 3/6/2015 Irshgrl31201 said:

On 3/6/2015 feline groovy said:

On 3/6/2015 hyacinth003 said:

My daughter says she will NEVER have children, so I don't have to be a grandmother!!

Hyacinth

Do you have any 'grandpets' / 'grandanimals' ??

If so, you ARE a grandma.

My mom became one once I left the nest and had my adulthood kitties. In fact, she sent me Mother's Day cards every May.

Awww, that is so sweet!

Thanks, Irish; she was. 8)

And also kinda resigned (yet still hopeful!) that I would never give her human grandkids, LOL.

[ROMARY]

I know a couple of late sixties neighbors (not next door, but in our neighborhood) who are still waiting for their 'grandchildren'. Their kids are in their forties, more or less, and not yet married, always saying that they're just 'too busy'.

[Justice4all]

Some of my students had grandmas in their early 30's