The Influence of Older Childbearing on Family and Marital Relations
Elderly childbearing refers to the phenomenon that women are pregnant and have children over the age of 35. With the development of society and the improvement of living standards, more and more couples choose to delay childbearing, and then face the problem of elderly childbearing. However, elder childbearing will not only cause potential risks to individual health, but also have a series of impacts on family and marital relations.
1、 Increased family financial pressure
One of the significant effects of elder childbearing is to increase the family's economic pressure. Due to the relatively poor physical condition of elderly pregnant women, they often need more medical expenses and other related costs. For example, more examinations, medication, prenatal testing, and even cesarean section may be required. All of these will lead to the increase of household expenditure, which will put pressure on household economy. In addition, elderly childbearing may also affect women's career development, further reducing the family's economic resources.
In addition, the cost of education for older children is also a problem. As couples delay childbearing, children born at an advanced age will enter school age when their parents are older. During this period, the required education expenses and surcharges may multiply, and the family's economic pressure will further increase.
2、 The relationship between husband and wife faces challenges
Older childbearing will have a certain challenge and impact on the relationship between husband and wife. First, older pregnant women need more attention and care during pregnancy, which may lead to insufficient time and energy between husband and wife, affecting their emotional communication and interaction. Secondly, the physical condition of elderly pregnant women is relatively poor, and they may face more discomfort and emotional fluctuations, which may easily lead to conflicts and quarrels between couples. These problems may further exacerbate the tension and conflict in the relationship between husband and wife.
In addition, elderly childbearing may also affect the social circle and personal life of both spouses. Due to the increased expectations and sense of responsibility for children, couples may reduce their interaction with friends and personal entertainment time. Such changes may further affect the emotional connection and common interests between couples, making their marriage relationship fragile.
3、 Increased pressure on children's growth
Children born at an advanced age may face a series of growth pressures. First of all, children may face the risk of illness or premature death of their parents at a very young age, which has a potential impact on the health and growth of children. Secondly, older parents tend to have relatively poor physical strength and energy, and may not be able to meet their children's growth needs. In addition, children born at an advanced age may also face social discrimination or exclusion because their parents are rare and their family form is different from that of their peers.
Because of these factors, children born at an advanced age may face greater psychological pressure and difficulties in adaptation, which will have a certain negative impact on their growth and development.
4、 The relationship between husband and wife may be more stable
Although the elderly childbearing may bring a series of challenges and pressures, some studies have shown that the husband and wife relationship of elderly childbearing may be more stable. On the one hand, delaying childbearing means that both the husband and wife have reached a certain stability and maturity in the marriage relationship, and can better deal with various problems and pressures. On the other hand, because of careful consideration and planning, couples who give birth at an advanced age may cherish the arrival of their children more and provide them with better love and support.
In general, elderly childbearing will have many impacts on family and marital relations. Increasing economic pressure, challenges to the relationship between husband and wife, and increasing pressure on children's growth are common impacts. However, couples who have given birth at an advanced age may also be more stable due to their common sense of responsibility and mature marriage relationship. Therefore, when considering elderly childbearing, couples need to fully communicate and understand, and recognize various challenges and difficulties that may be faced, so as to make comprehensive decisions.
