NIFR: Parenting After 35 Board?

patchen30

I just noticed there's a Parenting After 35 board.  I'm kind of confused why this board even exists and I have to say I'm just slightly offended that it does (and I'm only 30). 

Do you think this board was created b/c parents over 35 feel like they're in the minority and most people are younger?  I'm guessing this is geared towards new parents over 35 b/c obviously anyone who had a baby before 35 would still (hopefully) be parenting after 35.  Is it really that out of the ordinary to be a new parent over 35?? 

kthappy76

It seems like they've added several new boards lately, I would guess b/c ppl asked for them (except diapering, which is a mktg. board for Pampers). 

While the average age of new parents is climbing, outside of urban areas it's still unusual to not have any kids until your mid-30's.  I can only venture to guess that older parents had a hard time relating to some of the younger parents on the other parenting boards.  It's like all media fragmentation, everyone wants a home board that reflects not only their life stage, but their mind set.

I'm curious why you are offended at its existence?

07may07

If I had to guess (again not being a parent or 35), I think that b/c there is a TTC after 35 board, the ladies who were able to conceive wanted a board to go to.  Kind of like there is SAIF, I'd view Parenting after 35, a board for those ladies to go to after TTC after 35.

That's just a guess.  Otherwise, I'm as confused as you!

amaksym05

07may07:

If I had to guess (again not being a parent or 35), I think that b/c there is a TTC after 35 board, the ladies who were able to conceive wanted a board to go to.  Kind of like there is SAIF, I'd view Parenting after 35, a board for those ladies to go to after TTC after 35.

That's just a guess.  Otherwise, I'm as confused as you!

 

I do think this is a logical guess.

 

I noticed that board yesterday and did a little side-eye and thought the same. Is it that crazy being so ?old? and being a new parent? I think that number is growing though because most of my friends who are not even dealing with IF are 30 or older and not even thinking of kids yet.  I did get offended for a second but I am thinking it?s the ladies from TTC after 35?s board.

 

njohnson1972

amaksym05:

07may07:

If I had to guess (again not being a parent or 35), I think that b/c there is a TTC after 35 board, the ladies who were able to conceive wanted a board to go to.  Kind of like there is SAIF, I'd view Parenting after 35, a board for those ladies to go to after TTC after 35.

That's just a guess.  Otherwise, I'm as confused as you!

 

I do think this is a logical guess.

 

I noticed that board yesterday and did a little side-eye and thought the same. Is it that crazy being so ?old? and being a new parent? I think that number is growing though because most of my friends who are not even dealing with IF are 30 or older and not even thinking of kids yet.  I did get offended for a second but I am thinking it?s the ladies from TTC after 35?s board.

 

I agree about the logical progression of the board. 

But being AMA, I don't always connect with some of the young moms.  I am in a different place in my life being closer to 40 than 20.  I could also relate to what it is going to be like being an older mother and those concerns around that.