Al Pacino to be a father at 82

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It’s really disturbing how on so many forums here so many people seem to think that parents aren’t important. All these “they have money” and “As long as someone loves them they’ll be fine stuff” is really sad and not at all in line with how children and humans actually experience the world.

Money & being loved is more important than the # of parents or their genders, yes.

Sorry, but assuming he’s not abusive, having your dad be a meaningful part of your life is always better than losing him at a young age. Having the best mom in the world and millions of dollars doesn’t change that.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:It's much better to have no dad for your child than to set your child up to have their dad die when they're in early elementary.

I don't know ANYONE who lost a parent in elementary school who doesn't have lasting trauma from it. It's not easy on kids.

The baby will probably never meet Pacino.

Oh I bet he can hang on long enough to meet the baby. I have a good friend who turns 90 this year and she is going strong. Betty White lived to almost 100.

I didn’t meet he’d be dead anytime soon, just that he’s not going to live with this woman or see the child on any kind of regular basis.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s really disturbing how on so many forums here so many people seem to think that parents aren’t important. All these “they have money” and “As long as someone loves them they’ll be fine stuff” is really sad and not at all in line with how children and humans actually experience the world.

Money & being loved is more important than the # of parents or their genders, yes.

Sorry, but assuming he’s not abusive, having your dad be a meaningful part of your life is always better than losing him at a young age. Having the best mom in the world and millions of dollars doesn’t change that.

Not everyone has a dad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Terrible.

My good friend growing up was the product of older parents. Her mom was 43 when she was born (absolutely ancient back in the 80s) and her dad was 64-66 (I forget).

Her mom was always mistaken for her grandma at school events by those who didn't know her situation. She hated this and stopped telling her mom about events so she wouldn't attend.

Her dad passed when she was 12. Ages 9-12 were spent watching her dad's health decline as he creeped toward the end. Ages 12-14 were spent dealing with his death and her mom's depression from his death. She became so wild and such a "bad kid" that I wasn't allowed to hang out with her outside of school. My parents didn't even want me being her friend but they couldn't control what happened at school. She started hanging with older kids, smoking and drinking. She was doing drugs by the time 9th grade rolled around. She dropped out in 11th grade once she turned 17 and could do it on her own.

I have no doubt that her life would have turned out completely different if she had younger parents. Sorry, not sorry.

My BFF growing up was an oops baby. Mom 40s and her dad was in his late 50s.

She was in her 30s when her dad passed. She lost her way for a bit like many kids, but is super successful and happy now.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Terrible.

My good friend growing up was the product of older parents. Her mom was 43 when she was born (absolutely ancient back in the 80s) and her dad was 64-66 (I forget).

Her mom was always mistaken for her grandma at school events by those who didn't know her situation. She hated this and stopped telling her mom about events so she wouldn't attend.

Her dad passed when she was 12. Ages 9-12 were spent watching her dad's health decline as he creeped toward the end. Ages 12-14 were spent dealing with his death and her mom's depression from his death. She became so wild and such a "bad kid" that I wasn't allowed to hang out with her outside of school. My parents didn't even want me being her friend but they couldn't control what happened at school. She started hanging with older kids, smoking and drinking. She was doing drugs by the time 9th grade rolled around. She dropped out in 11th grade once she turned 17 and could do it on her own.

I have no doubt that her life would have turned out completely different if she had younger parents. Sorry, not sorry.

That’s unfortunate, but far more unlikely to happen than an 82 y/o passing. Don’t kid yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s really disturbing how on so many forums here so many people seem to think that parents aren’t important. All these “they have money” and “As long as someone loves them they’ll be fine stuff” is really sad and not at all in line with how children and humans actually experience the world.

Money & being loved is more important than the # of parents or their genders, yes.

Sorry, but assuming he’s not abusive, having your dad be a meaningful part of your life is always better than losing him at a young age. Having the best mom in the world and millions of dollars doesn’t change that.

Not everyone has a dad.

This thread is about people choosing to have a child in a situation where the child will very likely lose his/her father at a young age. This baby isn’t fatherless, but likely will be before reaching adulthood. Many people wouldn’t choose that for their child.

[Anonymous]

https://www.theonion.com/al-pacino-excited-to-spend-life-watching-his-baby-grow-1850496575

Al Pacino Excited To Spend Life Watching His Baby Grow Up To Be Toddler

BEVERLY HILLS, CA—Following reports that the 83-year-old actor was expecting a child with his girlfriend, Al Pacino told reporters Thursday that he was excited to spend his life watching his baby grow up to be a toddler. “I’m going to be there for all of it, from the first smile and laugh, all the way to the first time they string two words together,” said Pacino, who acknowledged that although 24 months may seem like “all the time in the world,” he still intended to cherish every moment with his child like it was his last. “I know I won’t be around forever, of course. One day there will come a day when the child is 3 or 4. But if I’ve done my job as a parent, they’ll hopefully know how to fend for themselves at that point.” At press time, Pacino added that in the event the worst were to happen, Robert De Niro would serve as the child’s legal guardian.

[Anonymous]

There’s another article from TMZ claiming Pacino demanded a DNA test and believed he couldn’t have children at his age.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There’s another article from TMZ claiming Pacino demanded a DNA test and believed he couldn’t have children at his age.

Daily Mail had an article claiming the baby was conceived the old-fashioned way.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There’s another article from TMZ claiming Pacino demanded a DNA test and believed he couldn’t have children at his age.

Daily Mail had an article claiming the baby was conceived the old-fashioned way.

“Old fashioned way” did not used to include little blue pharmaceuticals.

[Anonymous]

So apparently he requested a prenatal paternity test, she didn’t tell him she was pregnant until 11 weeks and got pregnant within the first few months they were dating. They’re also not together anymore. I wonder if she is actually as wealthy as people say because the whole situation is weird. To have a baby with someone who does not seem excited at all and who is super old. Even having a child with someone after less than a year of dating is weird. That said at his old age Al should understand where babies come from.

[Anonymous]

Damn that is great-grandparent age, not even grand parent age.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s really disturbing how on so many forums here so many people seem to think that parents aren’t important. All these “they have money” and “As long as someone loves them they’ll be fine stuff” is really sad and not at all in line with how children and humans actually experience the world.

We get it, you think single parents are inferior.

Its just not optimal. Generally parents try to create optimal circumstances for their children. Parents matter to children. They aren't puppies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So apparently he requested a prenatal paternity test, she didn’t tell him she was pregnant until 11 weeks and got pregnant within the first few months they were dating. They’re also not together anymore. I wonder if she is actually as wealthy as people say because the whole situation is weird. To have a baby with someone who does not seem excited at all and who is super old. Even having a child with someone after less than a year of dating is weird. That said at his old age Al should understand where babies come from.

If he absolutely didn’t want more kids he should’ve used a condom or gotten snipped.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s really disturbing how on so many forums here so many people seem to think that parents aren’t important. All these “they have money” and “As long as someone loves them they’ll be fine stuff” is really sad and not at all in line with how children and humans actually experience the world.

We get it, you think single parents are inferior.

Its just not optimal. Generally parents try to create optimal circumstances for their children. Parents matter to children. They aren't puppies.

One rich parent who loves their child & specifically wanted to have one is better than two poor parents who had an oops baby.