Only the first story is about having babies after 50, and is really relevant to our discussion about what's good for kids versus self-actualization. Never mind that there's no father--she will be 73 when her youngest is old enough to leave home, if she makes it that far. Natasja had better take good care of her brother. She may end up raising him.
Again, a sterling example of "what do I want?" instead of "what would be best for the child?"
In fact, her example is worse, because she had a choice, unlike those who are thrust into single motherhood or other unpleasant circumstances through no fault of their own.
The other two stories seem to be about women in later life with kids that are grown, and I have no problems at all with them reinventing themselves, or finding new careers. More power to them, indeed. I think the jazz singer's husband is a bit of a jerk.
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You're not doing much to convince me.
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- Want Grandma? Get an appointment.
- Sounds like just another Baby Boomer singing the song...
- Why sad? (n/t)
- Loss is always sad.
- Thanks, Mary Anne.
- The social dynamics are changing....
- "Would Tom find it as sad if it was a Grandfather?" Yes.
- Don't have kids, do you? :-)
- ...but children are not.
- Again....
- I have to agree 100%with MA on this.
- Of course you do, but then- you ARE a neanderthal
- Wisdom from a "Neanderthal".
- Thank you.
- Cut R.L. some slack.
- I read that article a couple of months ago....
- LOL
- Cut R.L. some slack.
- A prime example of what happens when kids aren't given enough love.
- Of course you do, but then- you ARE a neanderthal
- Loss is always sad.