Do older childbearing have a big impact on children?
With the development of social economy and the improvement of people's living standards, more and more couples are late in marriage and late in childbirth. More and more attention has been paid to the elderly childbearing. People have many doubts about the impact of elderly childbearing on children. This article will elaborate on the impact of elderly childbearing on children from four aspects: physiology, psychology, economy and education.
Physiological impact
The physiological effects of elderly childbearing on children mainly include genetic defects and physical health problems. Research shows that the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in elderly pregnant women is much higher than that in young pregnant women. This means that older children are more likely to suffer from genetic diseases such as Down syndrome. In addition, due to the decline of physical function of elderly pregnant women, the development of children in the mother's body is relatively poor, the birth weight is low, the immune system is weak, and they are prone to various diseases.
In addition, giving birth at an advanced age also has certain risks to children's health. Due to the increasing age, women's fertility and physical quality will gradually decline, which is easy to lead to pregnancy complications, such as pregnancy hypertension, pregnancy diabetes, etc. These complications will bring adverse effects to the fetus and increase the risk of premature birth, low birth weight and other birth problems.
Psychological impact
The psychological impact of elderly childbearing on children is mainly manifested in family atmosphere and parent-child relationship. On the one hand, due to the older parents in the elderly childbearing families, they may over protect and care for their children, resulting in the lack of independence and self-confidence of children. On the other hand, the gap between older children and their peers is large, they may face more pressure and confusion, and there may be obstacles to communicate with peers.
In addition, parents who give birth at an advanced age may have a certain impact on their children's education and growth because of their own age and physical condition. They may not be able to accompany their children to grow up due to physical exhaustion or lack of energy, or lack the ability to participate in games and other activities with children. This may hinder children's growth and psychological development.
Economic impact
The economic impact of elderly childbearing on children is mainly reflected in the cost of education and upbringing. With the growth of age, parents still need to work after the birth of the child, and may not be able to take care of the child with all their strength, which requires hiring a nanny or sending the child to a nursery. This will increase the financial burden on families. In addition, children born at an advanced age will receive longer education, and the cost from kindergarten to university will also increase.
In addition, parents of older children may have retired or close to retirement age after their children become independent, which means they need to bear more pension expenses. The late birth of children also increases the economic pressure of parents in their later years. This may also have an impact on children's economic status and social development.
Educational impact
The impact of the elderly childbearing on children's education is mainly reflected in the educational concept and mode. Because parents who have given birth at an advanced age have more experience, they may hold traditional educational concepts, emphasize discipline and utilitarianism, which may limit the development of children. In addition, parents who give birth at an advanced age may lack awareness of the changes of the times, which leads to the lack of openness and keeping pace with the times in the way of children's education.
However, the elderly childbearing may also bring some positive effects. Parents with rich experience may know more about how to care for and educate children, and can provide more knowledge and experience for children. In addition, for older children, their parents may be more stable, have more economic strength, and can provide them with better educational resources.
summary
To sum up, the impact of elderly childbearing on children is mainly reflected in physical, psychological, economic and educational aspects. Children may face problems such as genetic defects, physical health problems, lack of independence and self-confidence, increased family economic pressure, and limited educational concepts. However, we cannot ignore the positive impact of the elderly childbearing, such as the rich experience and resources of the head of family. Therefore, when considering elderly childbearing, parents need to weigh various factors to ensure the best growth environment for their children.
