Mrs.H0711
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Education before having children?

I'm 25 years old and have been married for almost 2 years. My husband and I want to have children but I want to earn my Masters degree before having children. Is this a smart move?

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harryvan
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Many women do both even though it isn't easy. But having children earlier in life is usually a healthier move. Another consideration: suppose you wait and then get a job will you be able to retain the job when you become pregnant? Or as Oron asks, will you then want to wait until you complete your PhD?  Start now with family; I don;t think you will ever regret it.
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OronD
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Yes and no.....  Now you wait for your masters, then you'll probably wait for your Ph.D., then you'll like to save money for fancy house in a nice suberb, then you'll be willing to push your career....... If you look for the ideal time, you'll find that you are 60 years old.....  There is no "ideal time" or even "suitable time" to have children.... The right time is now...
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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.
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Are U Ready?

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.

 Hope you find value in my reply

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fatherof5children
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Children are God's gift to the world... 

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!
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