A new survey shows the ideal ages for marriage and having children

Thekabarnews.com—At what age should people consider marriage or starting a family? Many people think the answer is very personal. The Pew Research Center’s new data shows how Americans feel about major events in their lives as a whole.  The 2025 survey found that respondents consider 26.5 the ideal age for marriage and 27.3 the best age to have a first child. 

Many Americans think the best time to have kids is in their mid- to late twenties. But the results also show that about half of the respondents said there is no ideal age to marry or have kids. 

That kind of thinking shows that more and more people think that everyone’s life path is different. Researchers found that people’s points of view are very different depending on where they come from. People have different ideas about when the “right” time is based on their age, wealth, and political and religious beliefs. 

What feels right for one person may not feel right for another. People in the U.S. are taking longer to reach these goals than they did 40 years ago. Experts say that changing cultural norms, economic pressures, longer school days, and changing career goals have all affected how people plan their lives. 

Most young people today prioritize being ready for a relationship, growing as a person, and having stable finances over making long-term commitments. The average survey answers show what most people think, not the rules. 

Deciding to marry or start a family can feel overwhelming for many individuals. It is important to think about your life, your feelings, and your values. The most important thing is that 26 or 27 are not special numbers. 

The study shows, however, that our ideas about what it means to be an adult are always changing. As social norms change, personal agency and adaptability become more important in deciding what “the right time” is. 

Overall, it may not matter as much what people think of milestones.