No, children don't 'practically raise themselves' at all. It's a LOT of work that doesn't end with the last diaper. Of course, she knows that, so it's a moot point.
All I can say is, it's her life, but I, being less than a score younger, think these women having post-menopausal babies are off their rockers......on the other hand, the baby can lie on the floor and nurse as she lies on the sofa
Ok, I"m so going to hell for that one