How old is "middle-aged?"

[Darrell KSR]

I'm typical of people getting older, I know. The older I get, the younger it seems a certain age is.

I'm 52, have five kids, one on her own now, two in college, and an 8th grader and a 6th grader. Having the two middle-school kids makes me feel like I'm still a (relatively) young parent, although I know that's poppycock.

So tell me. What ages would you characterize the following:

"Middle-aged" --

"Older" --

"Old" --

"Still young" --

Any other categories you want to use, throw 'em out, and put the age you think on those labels, too.

[badrose]

Not sure you can quantify it with numbers. State of mind, physical abilities, playfulness, how healthy your lifestyle has been, etc. I guess you could ballpark it.

Still young: 30-50

Middle aged: 45-60

Older: 55-70

Old: 65-????

[suncat05]

I'm still trying to get my daughter to define "jurassic" in relation to my age. Of course, that reference started with my cellphone and evolved into my age.
My retort involved references to the fact that just like an old phone, "jurrassic" Dad still works just fine too. I think the symbolism somehow escaped her though.
That's all I have Darrell. Hope it helps. Aside from that, I got nothing........

[MickintheHam]

Middle age begins at about age 65.

[suncat05]

Middle age begins at about age 65.

I was thinking 70 or 75.........

[CatinIL]

60-70

[jazyd]

I like your version better

It is whatever you feel




I was thinking 70 or 75.........

[BigBlueBrock]

Darrell, I think it's time you start looking for your mid-life Corvette. Sorry, bruh.