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Parenting

BigmanPigman

(52,404 posts) Wed May 31, 2023, 02:49 AM May 2023

Is it a good idea for men in their 80s to become new fathers? [View all]

Recently I have read about Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino becoming fathers while hitting the age of 80 (plus). Experience, money, time may be factors but is it a good idea for the new to be raised by someone who is closer to being a great grandfather? Is this a "fad" for celebrities?

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Is it a good idea for men in their 80s to become new fathers? [View all] BigmanPigman May 2023 OP

No RandySF May 2023 #1

Probably not. But I don't want government to dictate it. jimfields33 May 2023 #2

Thanks elleng May 2023 #4

The quality of their sperm is probably not super great. diane in sf May 2023 #3

I recall reading something about that. yonder May 2023 #5

Not really. BlueTsunami2018 May 2023 #6

Hell, 6th grade graduation would be a gift ... yorkster May 2023 #14

Wow, that's some hot sex! tavernier May 2023 #7

No. nt SunSeeker May 2023 #8

No Rebl2 May 2023 #9

I wouldn't, but it seems to be a thing in Hollywood. TreasonousBastard May 2023 #10

The kid is guaranteed to have the father die when the kid is very young. Scrivener7 May 2023 #11

Good question. jaxexpat May 2023 #12

It's up to them Doc Sportello May 2023 #13