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Originally Posted by Bizzymammabee  There was recently a woman that is 67 that gave birth to a chid as well...I found that to be damn selfish too. Two years ago there was a 55 year old that had a baby as well. She lied about her age and went to another country to have Invitro done so she could have her baby. I don't care if your a man or a woman. I think once you enter into the realm of being in your late 40's and onwards it's not only risky health wise but it's selfish.
Any and every situation can leave a child without a parent but to have children when you are so much older puts you one step closer to that inevitability.
For all of you on here that have children...honestly you know what the challenge has been energy wise as you have gotten older and had more children. I know I totally felt a difference in my energy level as I got older and had my other children. I don't care how young you feel your body has it's time line and it deteroriates as we get older. |
Are you still saying that if the husband of the 30 year old is over 50 she shouldn't be able to have a child? Again, it's OK for a single 30 year old to have a child but not a married 30 year old if her spouse is over a certain age? I'm not clear on your position with this scenario.
If both parents are older and there is a good chance the child will be left without ANY parents at all, I would agree that it would be selfish. But you have to admit, this scenario would be fairly rare. You mentioned 2 women above, did the 67 year old plan the pregnancy or was it a big "Holly Crap!"?
I can't even imagine wanting a child at this age! As far as the woman who deceived, yes that was selfish and definitely risky for both her and the baby. I will agree with you that when it comes to a woman giving birth, after a certain age with the risks to the baby and to the mother, she's taking a risk which I would consider selfish.