I’m becoming a grandpa at 43. Mildly infuriating, 'cause there are way worse things in life.

  • chunes@lemmy.world
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    9 days ago

    Let’s be real, 85% of the problem with being a young parent is money. The other 15% is maturity. With 85% of the problem solved it won’t be so bad

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      9 days ago

      It’s also a really new relationship and people change a lot at that age. I’m worried but hopefully they’ll be alright

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        8 days ago

        That’s a really big part of the issue to me. How many people does people here know, that are still together with their high school girlfriend/boyfriend? I’m not saying it doesn’t happen, but a LOT changes throughout the 20’s.

    • I Cast Fist@programming.dev
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      9 days ago

      I’d say it’s closer to 50/50. Immature or unprepared parents can absolutely wreck a childhood; if all they have is money, you can expect either an arrogant little shit or a kid with lots of mental health problems.