Father in 50's, Mother in 40's

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Anonymous wrote:Have you noticed that OP has given absolutely no additional details? We don’t even know if OP is the 40 year old mom or 50 year old dad.

Because OP is a troll.

[Anonymous]

My sister in law's parents were that age at her birth. She had a very happy childhood and her parents were very laid back but I think they had the benefit of a much older kid to help raise her young sibling. They both worked and didn't have time to worry about every little thing and be anxious about her (also had the benefit of hindsight with the older kid)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any tips to make it easier on parents and children?

Build a time machine and tell younger you to marry a man your own age? Short of that, just play the hand you were dealt the best you can.

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Anonymous wrote:Do you mean having kids at that age?

I will be 49 and DH will be 54 when our child is 23.

But I have friends who will be 50 with a 5 year old.

In DCUM upper middle class circles you'll find more of the later.

I just turned 50 and I have a 7 yo. His dad is 45. I am maybe 3-4 years older than all of his friends' parents. A lot of people do not have kids until late 30s here, so having one at 42 wasn't really that big of a deal.