The influence of elder childbearing on children
With the development of society and the change of people's ideas, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing until they are old. Birth at an advanced age (the first birth of a woman over 35 years old) may have some potential effects, especially on the health and development of the child. The following will elaborate on the impact of elderly childbearing on children from four aspects: physical health, intellectual development, emotional behavior and family environment.
good health
Women who give birth at an advanced age face a higher risk of pregnancy and childbirth. Higher age may increase the risk of complications such as pregnancy induced hypertension, diabetes, placental abruption, etc. These complications may affect the development of the fetus and the health of the mother.
In addition, women who give birth at an advanced age may face a higher risk of chromosomal abnormalities. The number of female eggs is limited. With the growth of age, the quality of eggs decreases, and the probability of chromosomal abnormalities in fertilized eggs increases, such as Down's syndrome and Edwards syndrome. These chromosomal abnormalities may lead to a genetic disease at birth.
Therefore, children born at an advanced age may face higher risks in terms of physical health and need closer monitoring and medical intervention.
Intellectual development
The study found that there was a certain correlation between the elderly childbearing and children's intellectual development. Some studies show that older mothers may affect their children's academic performance and IQ level.
First, older mothers may face more stress during pregnancy, which may affect the child's brain development. The increased secretion of stress hormones in pregnant women may have adverse effects on the brain development of the fetus.
Secondly, older mothers may face some difficulties in the early education and upbringing of their children. Older parents may feel more pressure and fatigue than younger parents, and they may lack enough energy and patience to accompany their children to learn and grow.
To sum up, childbirth at an advanced age may have a certain negative impact on children's intellectual development.
Emotional behavior
Older childbearing may also have some impact on children's emotional and behavioral development.
First, older parents may be more anxious, worried and overprotective. They may take too much care of their children and lack opportunities for independent development and independence. This may cause children to lack self-confidence and coping ability when facing problems and challenges.
Secondly, older parents who have no experience of growing up with their children may not be able to understand and meet their children's emotional needs. This may lead to a decrease in the closeness of parent-child relationship, and children may feel lonely and isolated.
Therefore, children born at an advanced age may face some potential problems and challenges in emotional behavior.
home environment
The elderly childbearing also has a certain impact on the family environment.
First, older parents may have higher economic and career stability, and they may be more likely to provide good living conditions and educational resources for their children. This will help provide a better environment for children to grow up.
Secondly, older parents usually have more experience and maturity, and they may better cope with the challenges and pressures in family life. This has a positive impact on family stability and children's growth.
In general, although there are some potential impacts on children and parents, the stability of the family environment and the financial and emotional support of parents can alleviate some negative impacts and provide a better environment for children to grow up.
summary
The impact of elder childbearing on children is mainly reflected in physical health, intellectual development, emotional behavior and family environment. Over age may increase the risk of pregnancy and childbirth and the risk of chromosomal abnormalities, and may also have an impact on children's academic performance, IQ level, emotional and behavioral development. However, the stability of the family environment and the financial and emotional support of parents can alleviate these negative effects to a certain extent and provide a better environment for children to grow up.
