The more kids you have... the shorter your lifespan?

[Azz]

Haven’t read this yet:

Gene variants that promote having more sex and kids diminish your life span

But it got me curious - from the people who you personally know/knew, do those with fewer kids live longer?

I’d have thought it was the opposite, the more kids you have the longer you are likely to live : /

[butterscotch]

I didn’t understand much of that. They’re looking at genes, not behavior?

So, the more reproductive you are, the shorter your life span will be. Not because your kids will drive you crazy and spend all of your money, although they will likely do that. It’s just the price you pay for having them.

[spitfire]

This is “Bonk” ers

[Azz]

@butterscotch

I didn’t understand much of that. They’re looking at genes, not behavior?

I’m guessing they feel genes dictate behaviour?

@spitfire

This is “Bonk” ers

You’re bonkers Spitty

*runs

[Dachs]

The article raises more questions than it answers. It lacks differentiation on many accounts. The effects of reproduction certainly differ between the sexes. Who were the volunteers - men or women? Who is “you” in the article? It can go into the circular file.

[EZ_Rider]

I only hope this does not relate to grandkids. I have n n n nineteen so I don’t stand a chance.

[d00d]

@Azz

I’d have thought it was the opposite, the more kids you have the longer you are likely to live

but you can’t let the truth get in the way of a good story.

[brokenvows]

I have to agree with that as i my husbands first wife had 12 and she died in her early 40`s,and i know women who have never had children live to be in their 90s. plus.

[Besoeker]

People live longer and have fewer children. I think they are somewhat different aspects.

[Cinderella]

Mum had 6, lived to 97. Two sets of twins, two daughters.

[Cinderella]

only you!