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When adult children and parents disagree about the right time for parenthood

My mom keeps telling me I should have kids while I'm young and my dad stays quiet but I can tell he agrees — and I want to explain that I'm not ready because I don't know what I'd be preparing them for in this world, but that sounds dramatic when I say it out loud.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Generational perspectives on timing and purpose for having children are creating misunderstanding about readiness and responsibility.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The philosophy of parenthood — why and what for?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.