But with all this being said, why is it important to plan your parenthood journey? Why is it crucial for these discussions to be had? Here’s why. Far too many parents have babies when they’re nowhere close to ready, thus affecting not just their mental health, but their child’s too. An unplanned or unexpected pregnancy runs the risk of creating dysfunctional families or individuals in the long run, and these are important consequences that everyone must consider while deciding whether or not they are ready to have children. 

In this blog, we’ll be delving deep into the various advantages and disadvantages of having children at different stages of life – thus allowing you the luxury of being informed before you make a decision! 

STARTING YOUNG – THE MERITS AND DEMERITS OF BEING YOUNG PARENTS

Being a young parent can either be exciting, or unnerving – but we’re here to help! The most important benefit to being a young parent is quite simply the fact that many life lessons are learned earlier on in life; thus, providing the parent with a certain kind of maturity that is very integral to being a parent. 

Biologically, there is a multitude of reasons that would work in favor of becoming young parents – the body is simply a lot more fertile when you are younger, making it very easy for you to get pregnant. Being young also means that your body’s strengths are at an all-time high, so you can be a lot less worried about recovery! Becoming a young parent also allows you the luxury of having more time to be there for your child and the physical strength to keep up – so if your child wants to run around the park, you can follow them around a lot easier than an older parent could! This may seem insignificant, but being able to indulge in physical activity with your child is a major bonding experience – one that is too important to sideline. There is also the added advantage of your child being closer in age to you, thus giving you both some closeness. 

But of course, being a young parent is not all rainbows and butterflies. There are quite a few challenges, starting from simply coping with more changes than you are mentally prepared for to the physicality of it all – and that’s not even counting the skyrocketing expenses that you’ll need to think of. Not being able to make sense of what happening is a very harsh feeling to experience – and as young parents, you are more likely to go through it than the older ones. 

ARMED WITH WISDOM – BECOMING PARENTS AT A LATER AGE

When it comes to being older parents, some benefits are obvious and easy to see – financial security, a sense of calmness that does wonders for the children, maturity, and quite simply, a greater appreciation for being a parent.