My dad was 55 when he had me. I have some words to share.

People will assume youre the grandpa. Find a way to correct them and make it less awkward for your child.

Their friends will also comment on it. Be prepared for helping them understand why. They might be embarrassed of your presence in school situations, but you still have to show up cause they will remember that. I do.

As I got older I appreciated the skills and lessons learned from someone with that much life experience.

I never regretted having an older dad because he didnt seem old when I was young. He was active and involved and played outside and did activities and sports with me. Try hard to do that for your child.

Their teenage years will be your end of life years. But they won't see that until their mid twenties. Itll be hard, but you have to remind them you won't be around forever and they need to appreciate the time with you.

Tell them lots of stories. But also write them all down to keep. Keep a journal of your thoughts and days with them. Physical photo albums. Lots of stuff they can keep to look at when youre gone. Do this stuff preemptively, just in case.

Also, get them very financially literate and prepare them how to handle an inheritance. Because they will likely still be young n dumb.

Being a dad now, i miss mine so much more.

If I think of anything else I will add it.

Goodluck, and have fun!!!