Old vs Young: Who Will Win?
Parenting is one of the most challenging and difficult responsibilities a person can face. The question that is being asked a lot today is, are older parents better than younger parents. And I believe that yes, older parents are better than younger parents at raising children. This is best exemplified with experience, psychological strength, and financial security. Starting a family is a a very important decision; and knowing when to do that is key. The style of parenting with which children are raised can profoundly affect their social development, as well as their abilities to deal with life situations as adults. In fact, if kids are not raised with the right parenting style they might have a rough future. …show more content…
In a world like today, with all the technological advancements, young partners are addicted to their phones, computers, and television screens, leading to less attention for the children. Research from Canadian parenting programs have helped families all over Canada. They provide tips, advice, and ways for families to get closer. For example, “It can be easier to make choices if you have reflected on the priorities you give to different values. For instance, if being physically active is important to you, but a feeling of belonging to a family is more important, you might choose an activity that the whole family can enjoy together, like cycling or going to the swimming pool, instead of registering everyone in a separate sport” (CITE). Older parents today are always looking to spend time with their family and since they have less things to worry about it makes it easier. However, younger parents are more stressed because of work, bills, and kids that they are not spending a time with. In truth, all of those factors could psychologically take a person apart. Therefore, young partners should really plan out their life and make sure that if they have kids they will spend time with them. As partners explore the Canadian website, they can find more information, for instance, “Your family’s values are the big rocks, those core beliefs that you want to pass on to your children. To make sure there is room for …show more content…
Being financially stable will help parents meet basic needs such as housing, food, and clothing. Families will also be able to take advantage of opportunities and lead a life full of good fortune. In the past, many parents read the Forbes magazine article for financial tips. Luisa Kroll a writer and researcher said, “Baby bottles, dirty diapers, midnight feedings, piles of laundry, all the new gear–from car seats to cribs–and a stack of bills to pay for it all. Having a child changes everything” (Kroll, 2004). Parents have to be financially stable to cover basic needs and wants. From the day a child is born and until the age of 18, parents spend over two hundred thousand dollars on them. Older parents who have already gone through these life stages and have a secure job and have also saved for their kids, will not have a hard time covering the costs for their kids and family. On the other hand, young parents would still be looking for a job and might still be paying off student loans and other debts which will make it hard to spend on kids. Throughout the article, Kroll explains, “It can be overwhelming, particularly for parents still adjusting to their new sleep-deprived existence. Truth is, unless you are already super wealthy, you can’t have it all” (Kroll, 2004). Kroll is trying to help parents understand that raising a child is not easy and that if you are
Parenting is one of the most challenging and difficult responsibilities a person can face. The question that is being asked a lot today is, are older parents better than younger parents. And I believe that yes, older parents are better than younger parents at raising children. This is best exemplified with experience, psychological strength, and financial security. Starting a family is a a very important decision; and knowing when to do that is key. The style of parenting with which children are raised can profoundly affect their social development, as well as their abilities to deal with life situations as adults. In fact, if kids are not raised with the right parenting style they might have a rough future. …show more content…
In a world like today, with all the technological advancements, young partners are addicted to their phones, computers, and television screens, leading to less attention for the children. Research from Canadian parenting programs have helped families all over Canada. They provide tips, advice, and ways for families to get closer. For example, “It can be easier to make choices if you have reflected on the priorities you give to different values. For instance, if being physically active is important to you, but a feeling of belonging to a family is more important, you might choose an activity that the whole family can enjoy together, like cycling or going to the swimming pool, instead of registering everyone in a separate sport” (CITE). Older parents today are always looking to spend time with their family and since they have less things to worry about it makes it easier. However, younger parents are more stressed because of work, bills, and kids that they are not spending a time with. In truth, all of those factors could psychologically take a person apart. Therefore, young partners should really plan out their life and make sure that if they have kids they will spend time with them. As partners explore the Canadian website, they can find more information, for instance, “Your family’s values are the big rocks, those core beliefs that you want to pass on to your children. To make sure there is room for …show more content…
Being financially stable will help parents meet basic needs such as housing, food, and clothing. Families will also be able to take advantage of opportunities and lead a life full of good fortune. In the past, many parents read the Forbes magazine article for financial tips. Luisa Kroll a writer and researcher said, “Baby bottles, dirty diapers, midnight feedings, piles of laundry, all the new gear–from car seats to cribs–and a stack of bills to pay for it all. Having a child changes everything” (Kroll, 2004). Parents have to be financially stable to cover basic needs and wants. From the day a child is born and until the age of 18, parents spend over two hundred thousand dollars on them. Older parents who have already gone through these life stages and have a secure job and have also saved for their kids, will not have a hard time covering the costs for their kids and family. On the other hand, young parents would still be looking for a job and might still be paying off student loans and other debts which will make it hard to spend on kids. Throughout the article, Kroll explains, “It can be overwhelming, particularly for parents still adjusting to their new sleep-deprived existence. Truth is, unless you are already super wealthy, you can’t have it all” (Kroll, 2004). Kroll is trying to help parents understand that raising a child is not easy and that if you are