So many articles have been popping up lately about “older” parents. First there was a
horde of articles about men in their 60’s starting their “second families” and raising young kids. Then came the story about the 60-year-old woman who gave birth to twins through in-vitro fertilization. This, of course, sparked the always ongoing debate about whether younger or older moms are better.

So what is it with the medical advances creating these change-ups? Or is this newest story just women’s revenge for the ability of men to have children later in life – which is a skill they often employ with younger women? Recently came the generally ignored news that men might have their own version of the infamous biological clock. But it seems that as long as men still find themselves able to have kids well into their 50’s, 60’s, and sometimes even beyond, they’re going to keep doing so. Do women feel a need to compete with this?

But putting aside the question of what’s causing this trend, this goes way beyond the younger vs. older mom debate – which probably began between 20- and 40-year-olds with toddlers. Of course, there are the health risks, which I can only imagine increase greatly when you’re decades past the age where it’s already a big concern. But what kind of life are you giving the child who is born when you’re heading towards senior citizenship – whether you’re a man or a woman?

The whole debate screams double-standard, as people outraged at the in-vitro birth meanwhile extol the ability of men to do the same thing. But let’s face it – neither option sounds all that great. As much as I don’t like this newest trend, I can’t stand when the guys do it either. At least I know I’m not biased in that respect.

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