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“Every time I went to the doctor when I was in my twenties, he repeated the same thing to me: don't wait too long to have children.” quote by Janine di Giovanni
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“Every time I went to the doctor when I was in my twenties, he repeated the same thing to me: don't wait too long to have children.”

Janine di Giovanni

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015

Delaying parenthood can lead to regret; timing matters for family planning.

In simple terms: Don’t postpone having children too long.

Key Takeaway

Consider family plans early.

Themes

family timing regret

Mood

concerned pragmatic

Type

advice reflective

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • health decisions
  • relationship counseling

Key Concepts

demography life planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is the right time for you?
  • How do career goals affect family timing?
A Different Perspective

Biological constraints may limit options.

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