Americans think women should start families by age 25 – what do you think?!

I disagree with the stance on having kids by 25! Mind you, I don’t look down on women who choose to start families early, but I also don’t think 25 should be considered “the norm.” Especially since, in the same article, stats show that the median age for marriage is 27. How does THAT make sense?
I have always been a proponent of waiting until you feel mentally and emotionally ready for children. I just had my first child at age 31, and I have absolutely no regrets about it. I feel more settled in my marriage and my career, and I don’t feel burdened by the great responsibility I now have. I believe I got my “me” years out of the way first and I’m much more able to care for her selflessly at this age.
I know that every woman is different, so one blanket statement can’t apply to everyone, but I think waiting a little longer to have children can only benefit both you and the child. Maybe somewhere around 28-29-30?

I had my first child at 29, and I am glad that I waited. I was always the person who dreamed of being a mom, and as a teenager and young adult planning my future, I always pictured myself having children much earlier. Now that I look back, I feel like 20-25 is such a period of growth and change in many people’s lives. After going through those changes and figuring out who I was, I got the chance to enjoy adulthood for a while before having children. My partner and I were able to travel and become more established in our careers before starting a family. I feel like some people who have children early end up feeling like they missed out on some experiences. While I think having children earlier or later in life is a personal choice, I am glad that I waited a while.