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Originally Posted by Cube Inmate
My dad was 37 when I came around and, while he hasn't lived to see me turn 40 yet, he has delivered on 100% of his fatherly duties. If he dies tomorrow, I certainly won't consider myself to have been deprived of anything. It's unfortunate you feel you were robbed by your dad's early death, but to imply that 36 is too old is a bit rigid.
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I had my kids when I was 33 and 39. I'm the oldest child in my family and my Dad was 37 when I was born and his father before him was 40. My Dad conked out when he was 67 and I don't think I was robbed of anything. Unfortunately it was a month prior to my brother's wedding.
We can't predict life. I'm just as likely to die driving home tonight, as my father was when he had his heart attack. Even though old man me doesn't drive as recklessly as young man me did.
At times I do find I wish I had more energy to keep up with my kids...than again being old doesn't mean I had to become a fat lazy slob like I did either. At my age, I'm fine not going out for drinks, and having less of a social life, not having fancy new vehicles. When I was younger...that may have bothered me more.
I don't regret having kids today...maybe I will in 5 years, it's likely 30 year old me with a 7 year old would have.