Parents who start in their 40s have higher chromosomal risk factors, can have fertility issues.
Older parents may also be less aware of modern concerns, such as around the internet and social media.
Once upon a time, we all started our families in our teens or early twenties. Some still do, but nowadays most educated urban couples start their families later, perhaps even into their forties. Does that matter?
There doesn’t seem to be any one right time to start a family, but there are advantages and disadvantages to being a parent at every age. For instance, young parents have far more energy and a better chance of living to see their great grandchildren, while parents who start in their 30s struggle with all those sleepless nights.
