Beyonce: 'Give me 10 years' for kids

Singer/actress Beyonce Knowles has been plagued with pregnancy rumors over the last couple of years, but the Dreamgirls star says she’s not ready for motherhood and that fans shouldn’t expect any baby announcements anytime soon. When asked in the June issue of the Questions de femmes magazine in France if she wants children,  Beyonce answered,

Yes, in 10 years! For the moment, there are still so many things I need to accomplish.

Beyonce previously shared her desire to wait after witnessing the birth of her nephew, Daniel Smith, son of her younger sister Solange Knowles-Smith. The 25-year-old, who has been in a long relationship with rapper/music mogul Jay-Z has also squashed any wedding or engagement rumors concerning the couple.

Source: Miami Herald

Comments

Megan on June 3rd, 2007

I can’t even begin to imagine how frustrating and annoying it is to be a 25 year old incredibly talented singer/actress/designer in a committed relationship for a very long time and be constantly asked questions about getting married and having a baby. And i love that Beyonce isn’t feeling that pressure–when the time is right for them, they will do all those things if they so choose…but for now things are perfect as they are for them and that should be more than enough–hell they are a lot better off than a lot of other “famous” people and “famous” couple…she has plenty of time to have babies if she wants to…right now she wants to be young and in love and experience more things before she does that…and that is OK…it’s actually incredibly responsible in my opinion…bravo to Beyonce and Jay Z…they will make wonderful parents when/if they choose to do it =)

Christina on June 3rd, 2007

You said it Megan. I often wonder if my lack of desire to have children will abate once I have achieved a few more of my personal goals in terms of travel and career. It’s bad enough to be a “normal” person and be constantly questioned on this matter – I can only imagine what it would be like to be asked by reports and paps over, and over, and over again. I honestly feel bad for these women – and for all women whose reproductive decisions are questioned and analyzed by family, friends, and strangers!

PSB on June 3rd, 2007

Good for her! She has plenty of time and is really mature to realize that she should wait until she is ready to settle down a bit. There is no reason in the world to push the issue at her age. Maybe having a sister who had a baby so young gave her some perspective on how much responsibility and time it takes to raise a child. I think if some of these young famous women who want to be young moms could hang out with Solange Knowles for a day, they may change their minds and wait a few years too! It’s hard enough to do it if you’re at home all the time, but to have to work and travel, and raise a baby in your early-mid 20′s, it is definitely tougher.

Shauna on June 3rd, 2007

I personally like the idea of having a baby in your mid twenties. not too young and not to old. Im 22 and I hope I can have atleast 2 kids before im 30. My mother had me at 35 and my sister had my niece when she was 34. I pretty much keep my niece up on all the altest baby trends my sister is stuck in a time warp and at times having an older mother when I was growing up was boring I just wanna be one of those new hip young moms I dont wanna be too old its a big difference but sometimes you cant control what time you ahve a baby if I can help it I want to be 25 when I have my first. As for beyonce I can understand her standpoint a baby will slow her down but I really feel sorry for jay-z if he waits on beyonce he wont become a father until he’s 50 or something I take it from this statement they wont be together long especially if he wants to have kids.

FC on June 3rd, 2007

I don’t think age has anything to do with keeping your baby in the all the latest, Shauna. I think it comes down to personal preference and what you like for your baby to have/wear/etc.

I’m no real fan of hers but I don’t see anything wrong with her waiting. I have a plan of having one by the time I’m thirty, have myself well-established and able to care for a child. I’d rather be stable and have done a few things before I bring a child into the world, but that’s me.

And this is coming from someone not so long who didn’t even see herself having children, though I loved spending time with them and vice versa. Never imagined myself a mother but everyone can change their minds…lol.

PSB on June 3rd, 2007

Shauna, having babies early is great for some people and I can understand why they would want to do it then–especially if they want a big family.

However, this was not my preference. I really wanted to travel, go out dancing, be carefree, work on my career, etc. Yes, you can do all these things when you have kids, but you have to plan plan plan (or have lots of money). Having a baby changes your life completely. You have no idea how hard it is to travel with toddlers. I was glad I was able to do a lot of that stuff before I had my little guy, and I can understand how Beyonce, who travels often, would want the same. But to each her own!

Annoynomus on June 3rd, 2007

Shauna- I am sure that Beyonce has discussed her thoughts and feelings about having kids with Jay-Z. I am sure that he is aware she doesn’t want kids right now, and I am sure he respects that decision. For all we know, he doesn’t want kids right now, either.