What are the impacts and risks of male elderly childbearing on children?
With the development of society and the change of people's ideas, more and more men choose to postpone the childbearing age. However, there are also some impacts and risks in the elderly male childbearing. This article will elaborate on the influence of male elderly childbearing on children from the aspects of physical health, genetic diseases, parent-child relationship and mental health.
good health
Male reproductive organs and capacity will gradually decline with age. Older fathers may experience problems such as decreased sperm quality, decreased sperm number, and genetic variation. Research shows that compared with young fathers, children born to older fathers are more likely to suffer from some gene related diseases, such as autism and mental disorders. In addition, older fathers are more likely to lead to abnormal embryonic development, increasing the risk of miscarriage and premature delivery.
In addition, older fathers may face more health problems during the growth of their children. They may reach retirement age when their children are still young, and their physical functions will decline. They cannot provide enough energy and physical strength to take care of their children. Older fathers may also be more likely to suffer from serious health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, etc., which will have a certain negative impact on the growth and development of children.
Genetic disease
The quality and quantity of male sperm gradually decline with age, which may increase the risk of children suffering from some genetic diseases. There may also be a high level of mutations in the DNA in the sperm of the elderly father, and these mutations will be passed on to the child and increase the possibility of disease. Through research, it is found that children of older fathers are at increased risk of autism, mental illness and other genetic diseases.
In addition, older fathers may also transmit gene mutations of some common genetic diseases to their children, increasing the possibility of their children getting sick. For example, older fathers are more likely to carry chromosomal abnormalities or gene mutations of genetic diseases, such as Down syndrome and congenital heart disease, which will increase the risk of children's disease.
Parent child relationship
Compared with young fathers, there may be some obstacles in parent-child relationship between older fathers and children. Due to large age differences, senior fathers and children may lack common topics and interests, and there may be obstacles in communication and exchange, which may affect the establishment of father son/father daughter relationship.
In addition, the physical and mental status of older fathers may affect their ability to care for and educate their children. If older fathers experience physical or mental health problems, they may not be able to provide enough care and support, nor fully participate in their children's lives. This will have a certain impact on the development and growth of children.
mental health
Men may face some mental health problems when giving birth at an advanced age, which will also affect the growth of children. Older fathers may feel the pressure and expectation from the society and worry about whether they are competent for their father's responsibilities. They may also face more anxiety and pressure, worrying about whether their physical health and life span can match the growth of their children.
In addition, older fathers may also have more mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, etc. These mental health problems may have a negative impact on the interaction and relationship between fathers and children, thus affecting the development of children's mental health.
summary
The impact and risk of male elderly childbearing on children are mainly manifested in physical health, genetic diseases, parent-child relationship and mental health. The physical condition of the elderly father may increase the risk of birth defects and diseases of the child. The parent-child relationship may be affected, resulting in difficulties in communication and exchange. Older fathers may face mental health problems, which have a negative impact on the development of children's mental health. Therefore, although it is increasingly common for men to postpone the childbearing age, they still need to carefully consider the possible impacts and risks.
