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Hey again Korkscru,
I have spoken to my mother about this on seveal occasions. My mother got married when she was 22 years old and my father was 25. I have asked both of them why they waited 8 years to begin a family, and their responses did surprise me. They said that they wanted to build on their relationship as husband and wife. At first, I did not understand, but they explained that they had been together as b-friend and g-friend for three years and living apart. They wanted a little time as husand and wife without children. My mother said that she was also in graduate school at the time and could not have imagined having children at that point in her life. As far as the mental and emotional aspect, my mother believes that it worked out best that she had us when she did. On the flip side though, my auntie (mamma's sister) shares your point of view. She was married at 20 and had her children by the time she was 24. I can respect both sides of the issue, but I tend to agree with my mother. However, I am positive if my auntie gave birth to me, I'd share her opinion. I t
p.s. I like this discussion...keep it going.
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