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while singing. By the time they become toddlers, I can play with them like a child without feeling awkward.I was able to juggle being a mom, a full-time employee, and a law school student all at the same time. That’s how energetic I was.2. Kids will grow while you are still relatively young and you will look like friends. There is also less generation gap.My kids are now taller than me. We are like friends. If we are walking side by side then I can even be mistaken as their girlfriend. :) And yes, openly discuss with me their crushes or girlfriend (for my eldest).I can relate more to their generation. I’m familiar with their gadgets, music, and games. I can speak their language.3. You will enjoy traveling with them. They will be well-traveled kids as you can tow them to wherever you go.I was 30, my eldest is 7 and my youngest is 4 when we started traveling outside the country. At their age, they are able to appreciate places. I am also at my peak energy to navigate airports, trains, and places. I still don’t have dietary restrictions to enjoy the food offered by different cultures.We were able to go on hiking, island hopping, and experienced extreme rides in amusement parks. I wouldn’t be able to do that if I am a little older. As of now, my energy begins to dwindle and I’m more comfortable being at home. :)4. Career-wise, it is also an advantageI am still

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starting my career while they were babies. I have a few assignments and responsibilities in the office. I can leave the office exactly at 5 PM and I have my weekends free for my children.As they grow and need lesser attention from me, I am also working my way up the career ladder. Now that they have grown I’m already at the peak of my career. I have bigger work responsibilities at work but lesser responsibilities for my children.And the role has even reversed. The kids can now take care of me by helping me relieve work-related stress. They accompany me on walks, make me coffee, or watch Netflix with me.5. Kids will also grow along with your financesWhile you are starting to build your nest egg, your kids will have simple needs. You can manage milk, diapers, immunizations, and nannies’ salary. You can have a small house while they are young. That can accelerate your savings.By the time they’ve grown up, you will have more expenses. You will add to your budget the cost of their education, extracurriculars (like music lessons), clothing, and gadgets. But you have already saved and you have advanced in your career. Your current salary may be enough to cover everything.The most that I am thankful for and the sweetest part is, I will be enjoying motherhood longer. Also, because of starting my family early, the kids have enjoyed being with their grandparents and even with a 101-year old great grandmother.</article></body>

5 Surprising Advantages Of Starting A Family Early

Supported by my personal experience

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If I have to repeat my life all over again, I will still start a family at a young age. I love my life now. I’m at the peak of my career with two grown-up kids who are like my friends.

The median age of first marriage in the US is 28 years old and 30 in Europe. In the Philippines, marriage happens between ages 25–29 years old. I got earlier married at 23.

Based on my experience, the following are the advantages of starting a family early:

Having youthful energy for childbearing and child-rearing

I can endure a lack of sleep. I can carry my babies and rock them to sleep while singing. By the time they become toddlers, I can play with them like a child without feeling awkward.

I was able to juggle being a mom, a full-time employee, and a law school student all at the same time. That’s how energetic I was.

2. Kids will grow while you are still relatively young and you will look like friends. There is also less generation gap.

My kids are now taller than me. We are like friends. If we are walking side by side then I can even be mistaken as their girlfriend. :) And yes, openly discuss with me their crushes or girlfriend (for my eldest).

I can relate more to their generation. I’m familiar with their gadgets, music, and games. I can speak their language.

3. You will enjoy traveling with them. They will be well-traveled kids as you can tow them to wherever you go.

I was 30, my eldest is 7 and my youngest is 4 when we started traveling outside the country. At their age, they are able to appreciate places. I am also at my peak energy to navigate airports, trains, and places. I still don’t have dietary restrictions to enjoy the food offered by different cultures.

We were able to go on hiking, island hopping, and experienced extreme rides in amusement parks. I wouldn’t be able to do that if I am a little older. As of now, my energy begins to dwindle and I’m more comfortable being at home. :)

4. Career-wise, it is also an advantage

I am still starting my career while they were babies. I have a few assignments and responsibilities in the office. I can leave the office exactly at 5 PM and I have my weekends free for my children.

As they grow and need lesser attention from me, I am also working my way up the career ladder. Now that they have grown I’m already at the peak of my career. I have bigger work responsibilities at work but lesser responsibilities for my children.

And the role has even reversed. The kids can now take care of me by helping me relieve work-related stress. They accompany me on walks, make me coffee, or watch Netflix with me.

5. Kids will also grow along with your finances

While you are starting to build your nest egg, your kids will have simple needs. You can manage milk, diapers, immunizations, and nannies’ salary. You can have a small house while they are young. That can accelerate your savings.

By the time they’ve grown up, you will have more expenses. You will add to your budget the cost of their education, extracurriculars (like music lessons), clothing, and gadgets. But you have already saved and you have advanced in your career. Your current salary may be enough to cover everything.

The most that I am thankful for and the sweetest part is, I will be enjoying motherhood longer. Also, because of starting my family early, the kids have enjoyed being with their grandparents and even with a 101-year old great grandmother.