I know a family with a similar age gap between step siblings, the cohorts just don’t interact much and it works fine.

Being over 50 may make early parenting more rough than usual; after the first few years I don’t think it matters very much (being retired around the college/late teen years may actually be a big advantage).

I remember hearing a big scare about increased cancer risk and such, but these can be screened for and managed. I’m told it is not a real concern.

My data plan on my phone expired rather suddenly (my phone was too old), and I just didn’t get a new phone number/data plan (wifi + wifi calling still worked).

It was nice having unplugged transit time.