I'm 50 with 2 young kids. Reliving my childhood through them makes me feel young again, even if I have less energy than I'd like.

Mar 15 2025 by Business Insider

 
The author says there are both benefits and challenges to being an older parent.

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I became a dad when I was in my late 40s and knew the decision meant I'd be an older parent.There are plenty of benefits, and a few challenges, as well.I'm not as energetic as when I was younger, but being when them lets me relive my childhood.

My wife and I decided to have our first child when I was in my late 40s, and I knew what I was getting myself into. Before I was a writer, I was an...

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