Posted on 05/15/2011 7:27:30 PM PDT by TheDingoAteMyBaby
What about all those spirit babies waiting to be born?
I glad. I still think it is crazy. I have seen many military folks get married at the ages you claim and it is failure. Anyway until death we will never know if they will survive....same with those that get married at a responsible age. My sister got married at 23, 15 years ago so yes it does work but it is statistically more difficult and ends in divorce. I am just thankful that my sister found a good husband and four children later are doing great. But at least they finished college first. I guess that is where the responsibility part comes in. Those who don’t finish college typically don’t finish their marriages either. You need to have that desire to be successful in ALL aspects of life.
It depends. Some couples (we know a few) waited too long and can't get pregnant now that they're in their 40s and are finally "ready" (whatever that means).
As someone who's done it (had children in her 20s, 30s & 40s), I will say that even though its possible, it gets more difficult, physically.
Our last baby nearly killed me, literally. I had a dangerous, high-risk pregnancy and my heart stopped in the delivery room for reasons my doctors still aren't completely clear about.
The "bounce back" time afterwards is longer, too. It takes longer to get your figure back, have your joints return to normal, etc.
Older parents need to be fully aware of the fact that some doctors are going to push tests like amniocentesis very hard, and they need to be willing to take a stand with regard to whether or not to test, and the results of any testing done.
I have a friend who was told that her doctor would no longer see her as a patient if she didn't have a battery of tests done because of her age and the increased risk of various genetic diseases. She told him to take a flying leap, but some people are not that strong in their convictions.
It depends. Some couples (we know a few) waited too long and can't get pregnant now that they're in their 40s and are finally "ready" (whatever that means).
As someone who's done it (had children in her 20s, 30s & 40s), I will say that even though its possible, it gets more difficult, physically.
Our last baby nearly killed me, literally. I had a dangerous, high-risk pregnancy and my heart stopped in the delivery room for reasons my doctors still aren't completely clear about.
The "bounce back" time afterwards is longer, too. It takes longer to get your figure back, have your joints return to normal, etc.
Older parents need to be fully aware of the fact that some doctors are going to push tests like amniocentesis very hard, and they need to be willing to take a stand with regard to whether or not to test, and the results of any testing done.
I have a friend who was told that her doctor would no longer see her as a patient if she didn't have a battery of tests done because of her age and the increased risk of various genetic diseases. She told him to take a flying leap, but some people are not that strong in their convictions.
“But the message is: “Breed. Breed now. Partner be damned; just breed.”
That is hysterical!”
Not really. He is the CEO of his organization, and like all CEO’s, is trying to grow his organization.
BREED, BABY, Breed! BREED NOW ! ! ! Do it for the company!, errr, Church!
“I guess we do need our welfare folks and McDonald’s workers..”
Might this unenlightened one ask in which alternative universe welfare folks marry? Same for McDonalds workers?
Might this unenlightened one ask in which alternative universe welfare folks marry? Same for McDonalds workers?
Have you ever been to Appalachia. I guess you obviously haven’t. One of the most welfare ridden areas in America. You need to get out more.
Yes, most of us have fewer. We have 3, that was plenty. We have never felt any pressure whatsoever to breed, breed now, breed often. That’s just a product of your imagination. We married when I was 24, my wife 26.
A family down our street has 12 kids. I know a couple families that have 6 or 7. Most of us have in the 3-5 range.
Lol! I’m waiting for the superiority of asian women comments...
You mean Latinas are not the best?
Have you seen Miss Venezuela? Any Miss Venzuela?
‘“These kids are terrified of making a mistake,” he said. “They think too much and overanalyze everything.” “
Not exclusive to Mormons IMO.
“Today a marriage is a gamble with your life; and the rate of divorces is high. And why wouldn’t that be so if a divorce offers a financial gain to one side and an opportunity to do the same thing again? “
Having a stable family to fall back on would be some good insurance, it seems to me.
“it is insane to marry at 20.....sorry but it is.”
Oh nonsense, I married at 18, my son married at 18, we are both fine.
It depends on the people and the circumstances and a lot of other factors. Not just the age.
Neither of us have ever worked at a McDonalds, either.
As it appears, a lot of people prefer cash up front, as soon as they can grab it. Professional golddiggers do it all the time, of course, but even normal people can see some value in a lawyer's offer to get your freedom back and have a nice $100K or $200K or more on top of that. And it's worse when young children are present.
Ha! Does seem required on a FR thread involving dating and marriage.
“I guess we do need our welfare folks and McDonald’s workers..””
The welfare folks and McDonalds workers are far more likely to be unmarried, and people who had sex outside of marriage, and people who didn’t finish school.
Not the ones who married rather than fornicated and pursued their education.
But if most Mormon men delay marriage, it means their wives may only have six children instead of eight. Think of the consequences that could have.
Oh nonsense, I married at 18, my son married at 18, we are both fine.
I hope you stay that way but statistics are not on your side AT ALL.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.