Hicks: Putting off parenthood — Choosing to have kids later in life encourages longevity

I WILL NEVER FORGET the echo of my dad’s voice when asked if, after marrying someone younger while in his mid-40s, he’d be open to having more kids.

“[Fervently] no,” he growled. “I’m not going to my kid’s [gosh darned] high school graduation when I’m [fantastically] 70 years old.”