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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]41 is pushing it - but ok.
42+ is too old.[/quote][/quote]

Complete nonsense! I had one at that age and half of his classmates have parents nearing AARP application age.

This is NOT 1965; it's 2015.

BTW, my grandmother had her last baby at 43; my uncle turns 64 in January. He's fine.[/quote]

Something is not okay just because a lot of people do it. A lot of people drink and drive or own guns or are unfaithful.  Those things aren't okay just because there are a lot of them.

Your grandmother couldn't plan her fertility the way you can. Your grandmother didn't have access to safe legal abortions, either. She didn't really have a choice about having your uncle at 43.

In 2015, women have a choice about when to have their kids. It's selfish and irresponsible to have a kid when you are over 40.  You are going to retiring just as your child gets married. You are going to be dead when your grandchildren get here.  You can't contribute much to family life beyond money if you have a kid that late. [/quote]

huh?

You are obviously a moron.

We have college savings, retirement, a nice house, and healthcare investments.  How are we not contributing to family life?  The savings makes us comfortable.  Money aside, I'm home over the summer and off on their breaks.  My husband's job over the summer is flexible.  I spend tons of time with my kids.

I'm 49 with an 11 and 7 yo.  I hardly see that as an "issue," nor do I think I'm selfish.  My happiness doesn't hinge on my children's desire to have kids or to stay childless.  Living FOR grandkids is, however, selfish, but again, you're not smart enough to see that.

And aside from being a moron, YOU'RE an ass.

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