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[โ€“] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I realize that's a joke, but we waited until our 30s to have a kid specifically so we could have life experience and more financial stability before taking on that responsibility. I think that's the best way to do it. Being 46 with a 13-year-old is a lot easier than it would have been for me 13 years ago.

[โ€“] beigegull@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

The other side of that is worth considering too. Being 46 with a 23 year old would be great.