What challenges arise from having a child at an older age?

They may also have to cope with the fact that their parents may not live as long as the parents of their peers, leaving them to face the loss of a parent at a much younger age. Another potential difficulty of having a child in old age is the strain it can place on existing family dynamics. Older parents may have adult children from previous relationships who may not be thrilled about the idea of having a much younger sibling or may worry about how their parents' age may affect their ability to care for a new child.