Question

Greta is 48 years old and pregnant with her first child. she was determined to have a baby before her biological clock rendered it impossible. she is facing criticism from family and friends who think she is too old to give birth. their standards are based upon:

Answer 1

Their standards are based upon social clock. "Social clock" involves age related expectation of life events-first employment, marriage, first child birth, home purchase and retirement. Social clock has great cultural and generation impact on development of adults.