The problem of children brought about by old childbearing
Elderly childbearing refers to the childbearing of women aged 35 and above. In recent years, with the development of society and economy, more and more women choose to delay childbearing, but the elderly childbearing has also brought a series of child problems. This article will elaborate on the problems of children brought about by elder childbearing from the aspects of physical development, mental health, family support and education.
1、 Physiological development problems
First, children born at an advanced age are prone to increase the risk of congenital diseases. With the growth of women's age, the egg quality will decline, leading to an increase in the probability of chromosomal aberration. For example, the incidence of chromosome abnormalities such as Down syndrome will increase significantly.
Secondly, children born at an advanced age may also face the problem of individual growth and development. Research shows that the lower birth weight and smaller head circumference of the fetus of the elderly parturients are related to their own age. This may affect the growth and development of children, leading to a variety of physiological problems, such as obesity, bone dysplasia, etc.
In addition, elderly childbearing will also affect women's postpartum recovery and baby feeding. Compared with young mothers, older mothers take longer to recover their postpartum physical functions, and the success rate of breastfeeding is relatively low, which may have a certain impact on their children's nutrition intake and health.
2、 Mental health problems
Children born at an advanced age often face mental health problems. First of all, these children may face pressure from peers and society, because their parents may be relatively older than other children's parents, which will lead to different life experiences and values. This dilemma may lead to the child's self-esteem being frustrated, thus affecting their mental health.
Secondly, the children of elderly mothers may face greater bereavement because their elders died earlier. The death of parents is a major blow to children, which may lead to psychological problems such as depression, anxiety and depression.
In addition, children born at an advanced age also face a higher demand for parental support and care in their adolescence, and worry about the care problems of their parents when they are old. This kind of psychological pressure may affect children's academic achievements and interpersonal relationships, leading to behavioral problems.
3、 Family support issues
Children born at an advanced age need more family support. First of all, elderly mothers may face health problems during the growth of their children and need more rest and medical care. This requires more support and help from family members to ensure children's daily care and growth needs.
Secondly, older parents may limit their participation in various activities with their children, such as outdoor sports and after-school tutoring. This may impose certain restrictions on children's social and personal interest development, and family members need to actively provide help and participate.
In addition, the family's economic pressure is also a problem. Older childbearing means that children are more likely to have access to older parents than younger parents, which may increase the family's economic pressure and require more economic spending to meet the children's life and education needs.
4、 Educational issues
Children born at an advanced age may face some difficulties in education. First of all, older parents may have some differences in educational concepts and methods. This may lead to difficulties in understanding and adapting children to school teachers and classmates.
Secondly, children born at an advanced age may face greater academic pressure. Because academic performance is important for children and families, older parents tend to pay more attention to their children's learning and have high expectations. This may bring more pressure to children and affect their studies and development.
Finally, because older mothers may be more likely to have health problems after their children go to school, this may lead to emotional problems and academic problems caused by family instability during the growth of children.
To sum up, the problems brought about by elder childbearing mainly include physical development, mental health, family support and education. Although giving birth at an advanced age is a choice for some women, they need to recognize the potential problems and be fully prepared to face them.
