Researchers at Stanford University have found that the average age for the father of a newborn has gone up from 27 to 31 since 1972. What do you think the ideal age to become a parent?

Researchers at Stanford University have found that the average age for the father of a newborn has gone up from 27 to 31 since 1972. What do you think the ideal age to become a parent? Published on September 1, 2017 → Survey conducted on September 1, 2017 on 5132 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Under the age of 21

Between 21 and 25

12%

Between 26 and 30

40%

Between 31 and 35

25%

Between 36 and 40

Between 41 and 45

Over the age of 45

No opinion/Not sure

16%

Under the age of 21

Between 21 and 25

12%

Between 26 and 30

40%

Between 31 and 35

25%

Between 36 and 40

Between 41 and 45

Over the age of 45

No opinion/Not sure

16%

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