Facebook Responses : Age to Have Children

These two images can be clicked on to view the full story from previous posts on this blog. I have Included some comments made on these pieces of evidence from my Facebook page.

" This isn't really about age - it is a reflection of a traditional society where only a male son is important. Science has made something possible, which probably it ought not to have."

"This is really sad."

"I agree with her. There is a time for everything. Just because you CAN do something, doesn't mean you should."

"I feel this is unfair on the child and selfish from the parents! You will never see your child grow past the age of maybe 20?! I think there is an age limit and a menopause for a reason, who wants to be a 70yr old mum the day your child turns 13?"

"Will she still be alive to see her child get married or have children?? or will it push a teenage pregnancy so she can be a grandmother?"

Top Image: Referenced in Image link.

Bottom Image: Print screen from: Life | Britain's-Oldest-IVF-mum - ITV This Morning . 2011. [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.itv.com/thismorning/life/britains-oldest-ivf-mum/. [Accessed 9 February 2012].

Mumsnet Response

I managed to gain some response from women on mumsnet, all giving me valuable answers due to their own experiences. There was one issue though, I posted my thread under an elderly parent talk, so most of the responses came from the older mothers. However, there was a post that stood out to me by suggesting improvement for a future questionnaire (click on images to enlarge):

There were also many opinions in the view of the age of parenting, here are a couple:

I gained a few numerical facts from my mini survey, however most importantly I gained knowledge to improve. When designing new questions on this subject I will open up questions about people changing their mind once going through with it. I will also post my questions for a less biased group, or perhaps put the questions up more than once in different categories.


Images: Print screen from: Is Age Really Just a Number Survey... Please help me out! | Mumsnet Discussion . 2012. [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/elderly_parents/1403664-Is-Age-Really-Just-a-Number-Survey-Please-help-me-out. [Accessed 11 February 2012].

Feedback

This was written by a relative of mine, they are part on my direct network of contacts. This view is very helpful but it would be nice to get opinions from people I don't know.

Image: Print screen from: Facebook. 2012. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.facebook.com/groups/343006375732948/. [Accessed 11 Februaury 2012].