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Old 11-04-2008, 10:37 PM   #31
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Yaw, as hard as it is i think you just have to accept the situation for what it is. I may be in this situation myself within 5 years. My oldest boy is 12 and im 32 ! Good luck Gramps oops, i mean Mate.
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Old 11-04-2008, 10:49 PM   #32
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Congrats grandad :
Dunno what is worse though, having a kid at 17 or having your first kid at 45 like me. At least at 17 you can be a lot close to your kids, that is if you have family support.
So give them all the support they need and be happy
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Old 11-04-2008, 11:16 PM   #34
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Nahh, I met him the other night seems a nice enough kid. It takes 2 to tango, and in case you did not do the math I was 19 when my daughter was born. I should add my daughter turns 18 in may.
38-17=21 Old age seems to be getting the better of you

What can I say...You have my condolences :

Just kidding. The best of luck with it. I guess congratulations are also in order
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Old 11-04-2008, 11:22 PM   #35
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Look on the bright side mate!

At the rate you mob of breeders are going, : you may well be lucky enough to meet your great great grandchildren.

Thats pretty cool considering some people dont even get to meet their grandkids!
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Old 12-04-2008, 06:34 AM   #36
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I'm gunna be a grandfather at age 38.
Bloody hell, that’s rough.

Well, here’s a few sites that you might be needing soon. ;)


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Look at the bright side… you can tell them about all of the old gadgets that were around in your day, like Bluetooth phones, wireless internet, ipods and the old crystal wireless.

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Old 12-04-2008, 08:28 AM   #37
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I havent read the entire thread. I have only skimmed over it.


I think being a young Grandparent would be great. You will get to see alot more and be able to do alot more with the child when it comes along.

Caongrats to all.


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Old 12-04-2008, 09:29 AM   #38
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My daughter will have all the support she needs, As for the father, I took them both out to dinner the other night, he is 16 (unsure how far off 17 he is) but He does seem to be a nice kid with all the right intentions. The first question I asked of him when he got in my car was "Ford or Holden?" he said Holden, I said ok its time for you to get out now...lol, but seriously I think he has good intentions, just I don't see it lasting, but I hope I am wrong. I made sure he had my phone number in case things go sour and he needs to get in contact with my daughter. My daughter does not live with me or her mother (my ex) But that is her choice. The thing that the thread is about more than anything is me being a grandfather at 38, which I am currently 37 and will be 38 by the time the baby is born.
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Isnt there laws against this? He's 2 years under age.
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Old 12-04-2008, 09:46 AM   #40
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Isnt there laws against this? He's 2 years under age.
It's not gunna undo whats done. But as far as i am aware 16 is the age of consent, only acception I know of is if the guy is more than 30 the girl must be 18.
I might be wrong but thats what i have always heard.
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Yeah i'm not 100% sure but I always thought it was 18 for guys and 16 for girls.
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Old 12-04-2008, 10:19 AM   #42
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she did. trouble is, so did someone else.
Beat me to it! LOL!

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Old 12-04-2008, 10:43 AM   #43
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My 17 year old daughter is 6 weeks pregnant, (this I can live with although I don't like it)
What is not right though is I'm gunna be a grandfather at age 38.
That's great, she's pregnant but it's all about you. If I see you on the bus I'll let you have my seat, old man to be.
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my mate was a grandfather at 32.he had a daughter when he was 14 and the daughter had a child when she was 18.
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Old 12-04-2008, 03:25 PM   #45
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Don't let a "label" of grandpappy get stuck in your throat.
Whilst I understand the frustration of the young'un not being able to fully enjoy her youth and being forced to grow up now, your attitude is great (certainly better than mine would be), it's all about family and this is an addition to your family, your heritage, your legacy and no doubt you'll be very proud regardless of what they call you.

Good luck to them, you and the soon to be, addition.
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I think its good, like has been said, at least you will be able to enjoy them growing up. My mums going to be having her 2nd and 3rd grandkids this year, and she will be 44. Its good because the age gap between our generations isnt as significant as having a child when you are 37.
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Old 12-04-2008, 04:14 PM   #47
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hows this but, my old lady is(or will be in 2 or 3 months) a great grandmother at 60. last of 5 kids(me) was born at 39 only 7 months before her first grandchild... my 18yr old niece has a bun in the oven...
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Old 12-04-2008, 04:30 PM   #48
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hows this but, my old lady is(or will be in 2 or 3 months) a great grandmother at 60. last of 5 kids(me) was born at 39 only 7 months before her first grandchild... my 18yr old niece has a bun in the oven...
I used to know a guy at school who was older than his uncle.
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I used to know a guy at school who was older than his uncle.
yeah 5 of my nieces and nephews are older than their aunty, with the youngest being 10 years older than her, mums ex husband married a bird only 2 years older than his daughter.
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Old 12-04-2008, 04:40 PM   #50
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I used to know a guy at school who was older than his uncle.
Ha My mum's bloke is 2 years younger than me. And I just found out I am to be a Grandpa in December _2: .... Oh well, more drink... LOL
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My parents are almost 60 now, and they shouldn't hold their breath waiting for grandkids.
I'm 25, but I still think I'm too young to even be considering having kids.

But hey, if your daughter is sure that she wants to go through with it, then good luck to her.
One of the girls I went to school with had a baby while the rest of us were doing the HSC, and I've just got in contact with her after 8 years and she says she wouldn't change a thing!
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look on the bright side of it ... when you go too pick her up from skool, people will think that ur her dad, not grandad ;) ;) :P :P ... i get that when i go too pick my sister up from Kindy, she's just turned 4 and im nearly 19 :O ...

hahaa, but nah, when the little one is born, u'll regret ever worrying about it!!!

oh and congrats Grandad :P
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Same. His name was Chris!

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Ha My mum's bloke is 2 years younger than me. And I just found out I am to be a Grandpa in December _2: .... Oh well, more drink... LOL

Thats wrong! that would totally freak me out, its like one of your mates doing your mum! LOL
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Hi Yaw,

My 21 year old brother-in-law has just had his first kid…with his 16 year old girlfriend. They have a long and uphill journey ahead of them but they are making a go of it but who know where they will be in 12 months time.

I would have thought that my brother-in-law would have done a runner quite frankly because he has shirked responsibilty whenever someone has tried to put it on him BUT he has done so much growing up in the past year that I have to actually have to give him some praise…he's a dotting Dad and the primary care giver to this adorbale little daughter he has.

His 16 year old girlfriend on the other hand has a 'I am a victim' attitude and hasn't coped all that well with motherhood and having to think about things other than herself (She is still a teenager after all) but she is getting better, particularly know that bubs is communcating a little in that way that bubs do and not just eating/sleeping and the other things. She doesn't have a great role model in her own mother which mean she had no idea how to do anything and then didn't listen when she was told.

They go out and have a good time most weekends while the grandparents babysit (like normal parents do) but its interesting that many many friends have dropped off them now…their social circle is half what it used to be.

The key for all the parents has been for them to be the support and safety net to these young parents and not yell or judge them. They need your support, your money, your patience and most importantly your time…..the reward though of being a close grandparent will be worth it in spades.
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its like one of your mates doing your mum! LOL
Funny you should say that, he's like a brother to me. Hahahaha.
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It's not gunna undo whats done. But as far as i am aware 16 is the age of consent, only acception I know of is if the guy is more than 30 the girl must be 18.
I might be wrong but thats what i have always heard.
in nsw it is 16 regardless oh the other partners age . the age of consent is 18 only for male to male or where the other partner is in a "position of authority" ( a teacher , gaurdian clergy etc)
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What is not right though is I'm gunna be a grandfather at age 38.
I was an uncle the day I was born... I was a "grand uncle" (if such thing exists) when I was 20. Funny how some things turn out hey
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