Do Older Women Make Better Mothers?

without a doubt

No, I don't think so.  Age is the least of all of the things that make you a good mother.

I had children starting at 34 and ending at 43. I am far more patient and have far more time for my youngest.

I disagree.  I got pregnant at 17.  That has not and will ot make me a bad mother or make me give up on dreams.  My daguhter made me realize a lot of things in the world at a very young age and because of that I owe her alot.  Now im 19 and im in school and my daughter means the world to me.

I had my first when I was 19 and now expecting my 2nd at 22. My son changed my life in so many ways and made me realize what was important. I think it depends the person, I got my life together the moment I found out I was pregnant. I had always been pretty mature for my age and responsible. I think it really depends on the person. I know plenty of people my age with children who would rather their parents raise their children while they go out and party. I am not one of those people.

i'm a great-g/m just adopted my g/s in 2008. yes and no to this question yes i am better expierence at what  and when i want to get something across with my kid. i was young and thought i won't raise them like i was .i tried been their buddy which my mom never had time for mei let them get by with too much .one is a drunk ,the other takes pills all time cause i let them run over me .with my son now i no there'a a difference between loving them and doing things with them .instead of letting him do as he want i tell  him every day 'i love you' and try to show it but he no i mean what i say when i say it

I don't think age makes a better mother, but maturity certainly does.  Maturity comes early for some.  For me it was around 33.

I agree with the maturity thing, I don't think age has so much to do with it. 

Sure there are some "young" mothers that feel they are missing out on lifestyles that motherhood does not afford.  Some may have unrealistic ideals of motherhood that age and wisdom shatter, and rightly so.  

An example, I am an older mother of a rising kindergartener.  I also have adult children.  My middle child is a young mother.  I have almost (ALMOST- I am human after all!) unlimited patience.  I have seen two youngsters grow up into fine adults despite my youthful inexperience.  To all you good mothers out there... relax a little...    Our kids will generally grow up into fine adults despite our mothering mistakes. 

My middle daughter sometimes frets over her lack of unending patience and occasional frustration as a young mother.  She sometimes feels she should be more like me or her grandmother.  I try to put this in a more realistic light for her... her grandmother is the "caretaker" type.  She was a hurse before retirement and continues to use every moment of her life to CARE for others selflessly.  As an older mother, I feel no resentment in my life being consumed with being a SAHM to a young child.  She cannot be me or her grandmother.  As long as she is a loving mother, realizes and embraces her responsibilities and does not beat herself up over brief, periodic moments of frustration and weakness, she will be a good mother.