After college

I think 21 is a good age. When they can order a cocktail legally, that would be a decent age.

i would like them to discover the world before they settled down. i travelled, lived and worked overseas alot after university during my 20's, then i found someone entered my life got married at 30 and now have we have 2 beautiful babies! but we will just have to go with the flow, and see what really happens.

I believe the perfect age would be 25. I got married at 21 and found out that I didn't know it all, (surprise, surprise). I think every one should at least live on their own for a couple of years for the life experiences. I believe I would have been better prepared if I had waited a few years. But, I am and have been happily married for 26 years now, (yes there were some rough patches), and I have 1 married daughter (at 22) and 2 children still at home.

It's not a matter of age to me, it's a matter of who they're marrying, if it's a good relationship, I could'nt care less about age. Now having kids, that's another matter.

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It should not be an age, it should be with someone they feel they can't live without.

I would say from my own experiences and what I see of others, age 23 is a minimum age. If the "kids" don't have enough experience and common sense to be discerning and not impulsive in their choice of a mate, as to character and compatibility, and they have not developed and incorporated sound character and values I tried to teach them, if it doesn't work out, I take no responsibility and they will learn some lessons hopefully.

If I had a son, Umm probably 24. . . If I had a daughter I'd prefer never. So what if I want to keep her daddy's little girl?

I married my wife when she was 17, and we are very happy and years later. I don't think that the "minimum" depends on the maturity of the person, not their age. My mother-in-law, who was very supportive signed a waiver for her and gave her away (since her father passed).

If I have to pick the age, I think 27-30 is a good age for the first child, 32 second child. Maximum age is under 40, I wouldn't wait that long though, some can't have kids at that age, if you can conceive you're very lucky. Before getting married one should have a steady job, finish College, most importantly find someone who they love that you think it will last. I think you'll know when you're ready, it doesn't have to be certain age really !!!

I'd have to say that 25-27 would be a good age to get married. That gives them time to finish their education , get into the job market and begin making something of themselves before becoming a parent and getting married or vice versa ... whichever the case may be ... +5

Do it when you are mentally and financially ready. Wait, you got to find your mate first though.

i have 3 children, 2 sons 1 daughter. as i am thinking of the answer, it occurs to me, the age would be different for ALL 3 of them. my oldest son is very loving and kind. he will grow to be a man of honor, i have no doubt. BUT, he lets his affections for people take control and he overlooks BIG personality flaws. If he marries young, he will be a good husband, but he will be HIGHLY vulnerable to chosing a poor wife! For him, no less than 28. my daughter, very mature and caring. Good strong thinker, but tends to be TOO bossy and demanding. Very young, she will drive her husabnd away from her, too old she will be too set in her ways. For her, no earlier than 25. I think she would do better as a single mom and then as a wife later in life. My youngest son, he leans toward being a follower. Likes to please other peoples image of what he should be. This scares the crap outta me! As a bachelor he will be lead down the path of destruction. he needs the responsibilty of his own family to keep in line. He will meet his responsibilites, but if he doesnt have them, he will be prone to party too much, alcohol, womanizing, etc. For the baby, 22.

I am 27. I have no kids and I am certain that I don't want any.

23 would be my absolute minimum. They would have to have completed their undergrad education or college program before I think it appropriate to marry. Average, I think should be around the same.. 23-25. Allows for schooling to be completed and finding of a job. Though as someone who -is- 23.. I sort of want to say 28... :D