Education before having children?

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I think you have the right idea about waiting to have kids until after you finish your Masters degree. I know that my mother wanted to get her Masters but got pregnant before finishing her studies. And unfortunately, after me and my siblings were born, things became too chaotic for her to go back and finish. And I know that's one of her biggest regrets.

Perhaps you answered your question with "I want to get my masters' degree before..children" There are multiple variables; number of children, motivation for getting your grad degree, childcare plan, support system for your family, your personal dreams and vision for your life.

My wife has a grad degree and she choose to stay home with our three children. I have the chance to start a business at age 41. (my oldest is in Kindergarden) There is no right answer only questions that guide you towards  the things you value most & what you are willing to do to get there.

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I definitely think before you start your family, you should finish your education. When a child comes into the picture, he/she becomes everything, at least for the next 18 years. It takes a lot of time and energy to raise a child and it's highly doubtful that you will return to school if you start to have children before you finish your degree. Good luck!

yes, I think education is very important now a days ,and you need plenty of money to have childern ,dipers, baby clothes, formula, activities, and babysitter maybe,trust me you need alot of money to have childern, and when you have a good job you will be able to buy anything for your child .It is really rough when you don't have any money and the child really wants something.you feel really bad ,you are probably wondering why i say that ,and the reason why i say you need plenty of money is because  I have a teenager daughter and she wants everything she sees.and thank god me and my husband can afford to buy her mostly everything she wants, and plus you have to save up for college,and a wedding, so yes I think it is a great idea to get your masters,and lots of luck,i know you will do wonderful.......trust me you are doing the right thing and I promise everything will work out.

Yes, I think it's clever to earn your Masters before getting married. But then, you SHOULD start a family. On the other hand, if that's not the last step you want to make, think what priorities in your life are: the career or the family. We can all be very clever when it's not about our life. But, all of us have priorities in our lives and you should know yours. Then, when you admit them to yourself, I'm sure you'll make a reight decision and will never regret it.

Good luck, whatever you decide :)

I'd Agree with OronD that there is no appropriate time for children. When the time is right, it will happen. And the time being right may not be according to you, it might be according to what your child will have to be old enough to do, if you believe in that sort of thing. The best thing you can do is be open to them all the time, and hope the bank doesn't break. In this day and age there are always coraspondance courses you may be able to take in order to finish your Masters as well.