I was 22 when I had my first child (was already married a year)and also had a great paying job. Got that same lecture from my parents about me being more stable before bringing a child into this world. No regrets but will say, it's a lot harder than most think. Hope you're more prepared than I was and not in for a rude awakening.

It doesn't matter if you have a stable job, your age or if you're getting married. You shouldn't have had sex until you were married Sorry missed the period ^ and obviously so did you

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I work with a woman who is 22 and has five kids. I'm 23 and am not responsible enough to water my plants to keep them alive, it depends on the individual

Does she know all that?

22 is too young to start a family, your parents care about you is all grow up!

We're not living in the 16th century anymore, no one gives a crap if a child's a bastard.

They probably expected you to be too busy enjoying your full time job and impending marriage too much to want to add a child to the mix! They have a way of eclipsing all that. But it sounds like you know what you want, so best of luck!