Psychological Pressure of Male Elderly Childbearing
More and more men decide to have children at a higher age. This phenomenon is called male elder childbearing. Although the physiological capacity of male fertility can usually last into old age, compared with young men, older men may face some psychological problems and pressure. This article will elaborate on the psychological pressure of male elderly childbearing from four aspects.
1. Biological anxiety
For older men, biological pressure is one of the most common psychological problems they face. With the growth of age, the quality and quantity of male sperm will decline, which may affect the fertility and success rate. This situation will cause men to worry and anxiety about their fertility, and fear that they will not be able to successfully assume the responsibility of their father.
At the same time, men's elderly childbearing also faces psychological pressure related to heredity. Studies have shown that older fathers are associated with an increased incidence of some genetic defects and diseases. This knowledge will increase men's concern about the health problems that their children may face in the future, which will have a negative impact on their childbearing decisions.
In addition, if the partner of an elderly man is in menopause, he will face greater physiological problems, which will also increase the psychological pressure of men. They may feel uncomfortable with their partners and think that they cannot meet their partners' needs, thus having negative feelings about fertility.
2. The burden of the father's role
Men's elderly childbearing will also bring psychological pressure on their father's role. In the traditional concept, fathers are usually expected to be mature, stable, financially based, and able to provide security for the family. However, older men may sometimes face problems of career stability or economic stability, which will affect their confidence in becoming fathers and their assessment of self-worth.
In addition, older men may feel greater responsibility and pressure, and they may be worried about not being able to keep close to and coach younger children. They may fear that they cannot accompany their children to grow up like young fathers, which leads to the lack of close relationship between children and fathers.
Finally, when older men face their own age and life experience, they may worry about their children's future. They may worry that they will not be able to see their children grow up or provide adequate support and security. These psychological pressures will affect their thinking and decision-making on fertility.
3. Age related social pressure
The elderly male childbearing may also face the social pressure different from the age. Although the society has a certain acceptance of women's childbearing age, for men, childbearing at a higher age is still regarded as a relatively rare phenomenon, which may cause them to be questioned and not understood by the outside world.
Older men may be judged by their families and friends, and people around them may not understand or even question their decisions. This kind of social pressure may increase men's inner anxiety and self doubt, leading them to feel guilty and troubled about their fertility decisions.
In addition, the society has specific expectations for the male father role. Older men may sometimes be accused of being selfish or self-centered, believing that they only meet their own needs and ignore the rights of their children. This criticism will also make men face greater social pressure and psychological burden.
4. Pressure on marriage and family relations
Male elderly childbearing will also exert certain pressure on their marriage and family relations. Fertility decision is often an important decision made by couples, but it may lead to different opinions and conflicts due to age differences. One party hopes to have a baby as soon as possible, while the other party may worry about the risks and pressures of childbirth, which may easily cause friction and conflicts between couples.
For men with children, the elderly childbearing may also affect the balance and stability of the family. Older fathers may have trouble and friction with children of different ages, leading to tension and disharmony in family relations.
In addition, the decision of men to give birth at an advanced age may also affect the economic and living conditions of the whole family. Older men may need to bear more economic pressure and responsibilities, which may have a certain impact on the family's financial situation and further increase their psychological pressure.
Summary
Male elderly childbearing brings about biological, father's role burden, social pressure and psychological pressure in marriage and family relations. These pressures may have a negative impact on men's self-identity, life attitude and family relations. Therefore, for male elderly child-bearing people, they should be aware of the existence of these psychological pressures, and fully communicate and understand in the decision-making process to reduce the negative impact of these pressures.
