Q&A with a Reader
Hi Guys,
I bought your guide about 5 years ago and enjoy your website. I’m 46 years old and unmarried with no children, although I hope to settle down with someone like-minded in the next couple of years and prepare our plans to retire abroad (of course).
I know that the decision about whether or not to have kids is a very personal one that depends on many things which are unique to the people deciding. The thing is, kids change everything when it comes to retirement, especially for someone middle-aged like me.
Wondering if you have come across any good articles or online forums where this subject is wrestled.
All the best,
David
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Hi David,
Thanks for taking the time to write and to ask a very good question.
We know of several people who travel with their children and have simply included the children into their traveling lifestyle. You might take a look at their websites for information and answers to your questions.
One family has 6 children now and the Mother home schools them. They have been traveling the world for years now.
Another family has one child, and I don’t know what they are thinking about education in the future. And Jeremy and Winnie have just had a child – and they frequently write about the impact of having a child on their lifestyle and their future plans.
You might also want to check out Travel with Kids – a site focused on world travel with children and Soul Travelers 3, a couple who raised their child while traveling the world. Their focus was on the child in just about every aspect, and the child is now tri-lingual, plays violin and sings and is currently publishing albums and performing in films.
All of these sites seem to see the vagabond life as a bonus, giving the children a world view and the opportunity to become multi-lingual, certainly an asset for them in their future lives and careers.
I hope you find this information to be useful. Good luck and do keep in touch!
Best,
Akaisha
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