Becoming a Father at over 60

Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones celebrated the birth of, I believe, his eighth child. Experts say late fatherhood has its benefits. Why would a man in his grandparenting years select to become a father?

To some extent, the answer is "because he can."

Every man is equipped with his own possibilities. Unless he is infected by illness, accident, or medication, his production should be possible until the end of his life.

Maybe, too; it's a wife. If she's pretty younger, she may scream for a baby. That's what seems to happen in some families. Not the latest is Rolling Stones' leader singer Mick Jagger, who became a father — at the age of 73. Fellow Rolling Stone Ron Wood also became a father again at 68. The comedian Steve Martin became a father at 67.

It seems that late fatherhood is on the rise.

Of course, not everybody can afford children later in life. But the appearance is on the rise; the average age is growing. According to recent government statistics, there has been a significant increase in men 35 and older becoming fathers. 

Older means riskier

Generally speaking, the older the man, the higher the risk. The difficulties increase when both parents are more aged. Older parents spend years, even decades, planning for their babies, saving money to spend on them, and simply dreaming about the future. This planning may give me a greater appreciation of the joys of parenthood once that baby is in my arms.

Less is more

Decades More Life Experience 

Several creative project ideas come with the extra years of being an adult. I should know who I am as a person, and because of that, I don't feel like missing anything in my life because I had children young. I think I can better handle day-to-day situations with less drama, more knowledge, and calmness.

Exhaustion 

I may not want to admit it, but I've been on the planet a long time. I don't feel tired and hope no exhaustion will be amplified once I have my baby. It should keep me young. I may be older now, but I feel like 25 – and it's all thanks to expecting my baby. When I found out about my baby, I was over the moon. Tragically, there are complications, but Carmen, that’s already her decided name, clung on and will be soon in my arms. 

As an older father, I think I will be calmer, more relaxed, and more confident than I ever was when young.