Not likely to be grandparents until 70

[Anonymous]

Its more of a rant so just ignore and move on if it bothers you.

My grandma had her first grandchild at 40, mom at 50, I was hoping to have one by 60 but doesn't look like I'll have any before 70.

Obviously, timeline should work for the parents not grandparents and they may not even be in same state when they have kids but nonetheless it makes me sad that i'll not be an active and involved nana.

[Anonymous]

We're not likely to be grandparents at all, which is sad. I hope my kids change their minds, even if they have kids after I'm gone!

[Anonymous]

*or very well could be dead by then

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We're not likely to be grandparents at all, which is sad. I hope my kids change their minds, even if they have kids after I'm gone!

That's also a strong possibility

[Anonymous]

Adopt a puppy, keep exercising and realize how fortunate you are that this is your biggest complaint at the moment.

[Anonymous]

If we become grandparents, it won’t be until our 70’s either. I feel bad that I may not be able to help take care of grandkids, but that’s the problem with being an old parent. Hopefully one of my three gives me a grandkid!

[Anonymous]

My in laws were youngish grandparents (early 50s).

They aren't running around with them at the playground or coaching their soccer teams or doing anything a 70 year old couldn't also do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Adopt a puppy, keep exercising and realize how fortunate you are that this is your biggest complaint at the moment.

Don't make assumptions. Its not even in top 10 but on my mind this morning.

[Anonymous]

I know lots of people in their 70s and even 80s who are happy active grandparents.

[Anonymous]

I can provide a safe and loving place where they can drop kids every day or whenever they are in a jam. I can financially subsidize them. Idk how much health and money I'll have at 70 to be of any help.

[Anonymous]

On the plus side, you can plan to retire to be closer to them!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know lots of people in their 70s and even 80s who are happy active grandparents.

I also know some who are running countries in their 80's but that doesn't mean that most seniors have more health issues and less money.

[Anonymous]

*most seniors won't gave

[Anonymous]

*have

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:On the plus side, you can plan to retire to be closer to them!

Worst advise ever. What happens when they wind up moving somewhere else? Unless you life WITH them, the vast majority of retirees cannot financially keep up with the costs of frequent moves.