On aging and having kids

Do please consider how old you let yourself get if you want to see your kids have certain life events before you shuffle off this mortal coil.

The trend of couples in developed urban areas waiting until their 30s and 40s to have children has implications for family dynamics and generational relationships. If a man becomes a father in his 40s, he might pass away around the time his children reach milestones like marriage, particularly if he has an average life expectancy. Consequently, he may not have the opportunity to meet his grandchildren or significantly influence their lives firsthand. Instead, his legacy and memory would be passed down through stories and photographs, shaping the family’s narrative and history in a different, yet still meaningful, way.

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