I had all my kids in my 20's but looking back I realize I didn't have the patience I would have had if I'd been an older Mom. My own Mom and I have bantered about this for years. She thinks you have to be young but I've seen a lot more older mothers who have a lot more patience and wisdom than I had. But it is what it is. I now have 3 wonderful adult sons and I'm still fairly young :D It all works out somehow!!