No more great-grandparents

Women are having babies later

Sir, – With the average age of first-time mothers at 32 (News, June 3rd), the average age of a first time great-grandparent, in the not-too-distant future, will be 96.

Sadly in my view, it seems that although we may live a little longer, family constellations including children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will soon be consigned to the history books. – Yours, etc,

PATRICK FITZPATRICK ,

Bishopstown,

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