At 23 when people my age would have children I'd think they were too young. Then suddenly 3 years later it seems like if you don't do it now, you never will. That's not true, of course, and it's good nowadays (especially as women) we can enjoy just being by ourselves doing other things that are meaningful to us, just enjoying life as it is as much as we can. In their early 20's most people are figuring out their degree and career with limited noney. In a few years you might not only have to take care of your children, but also your parents. Late 20's is for enjoying your youth and stability. Stability isn't a wasted time.