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Originally Posted by BK911 View Post
But what about the man? If he is 40, he may be dead before his kid graduates HS. 50, he probably will be dead, or at least in diapers.
You expect to be dead or in diapers @ 50?

I'm 53 and feel like 23... just got married in December.

My mom is 84 and just got her second hip replacement... my dad is 83 and still drives.

But to answer your question, my mom ask if we were going to give her any grandchildren.

To which I gave an enthusiastic...

NO!

IMHO the energy it takes to raise children is more abundant in your 20's and 30's

PS, wife already has 16 year old daughter and my brother has already provided grandchildren.
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