Do you dislike children? Not so much "dislike" as "am perplexed by," ha.
Why did you opt out of parenthood? I just never opted in--it was never a desire or priority.
What is the most common reaction/comment you get when people find out you’re Child-Free? "Do you think you will?" Which is amusing, as it means people really miscalculate my age.
Do you think your childhood experiences and/or your parents actions influenced your decision? They never pressured us. Later in life my mom said she was sad she never had grand children, but she was very clear her feelings were about her, and not disappointment in our decisions. She always knew our choices about kids or relationships weren't hers to make. Both my parents were great that way.
Do you have any Child-free friends or relatives? I have three siblings and we're all child free. My uncle, too, and a couple of aunts. My closest friend is militantly proud of it. She's kickass.
How do you feel/react when your loved ones announce they’re expecting? I'm happy if they're happy. Although I dread picture time. ☺
Are you worried you might one day regret your decision? Nope.
(For women) Don’t you want to experience being pregnant? NOPE.
Is it possible to be in a happy, fulfilling relationship without children? Definitely.
Do you think you would be a good parent? Why/Why Not? If I have a job to do, I tend to be conscientious and thorough, so yes, I guess. I don't see it as much different from any other ambitious task. Is that weird?
Do you have pets? Do you think you transfer the nurturing and love intended for a child unto your pet(s)? I do. The love I give them is definitely "intended" for them. ha.
Which Child-free stereotype do you not fit? I rarely travel and I'm not hyper-ambitious.
Which label do you prefer? Child-Free or Childless? To be really honest, I'd rather neither. I can see why people prefer the former, though.
Are you worried about who will take care of you when you’re old? Yep. But mostly because options for elder care are a mess for everyone. I don't know having kids necessarily changes that.
What is the best part about being Child-Free? I'm happy I never felt like I had to choose a path I didn't want. Also, chips for dinner. ☺
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Do you dislike children?
Not so much "dislike" as "am perplexed by," ha.
Why did you opt out of parenthood?
I just never opted in--it was never a desire or priority.
What is the most common reaction/comment you get when people find out you’re Child-Free?
"Do you think you will?" Which is amusing, as it means people really miscalculate my age.
Do you think your childhood experiences and/or your parents actions influenced your decision?
They never pressured us. Later in life my mom said she was sad she never had grand children, but she was very clear her feelings were about her, and not disappointment in our decisions. She always knew our choices about kids or relationships weren't hers to make. Both my parents were great that way.
Do you have any Child-free friends or relatives?
I have three siblings and we're all child free. My uncle, too, and a couple of aunts. My closest friend is militantly proud of it. She's kickass.
How do you feel/react when your loved ones announce they’re expecting?
I'm happy if they're happy. Although I dread picture time. ☺
Are you worried you might one day regret your decision?
Nope.
(For women) Don’t you want to experience being pregnant?
NOPE.
Is it possible to be in a happy, fulfilling relationship without children?
Definitely.
Do you think you would be a good parent? Why/Why Not?
If I have a job to do, I tend to be conscientious and thorough, so yes, I guess. I don't see it as much different from any other ambitious task. Is that weird?
Do you have pets? Do you think you transfer the nurturing and love intended for a child unto your pet(s)?
I do. The love I give them is definitely "intended" for them. ha.
Which Child-free stereotype do you not fit?
I rarely travel and I'm not hyper-ambitious.
Which label do you prefer? Child-Free or Childless?
To be really honest, I'd rather neither. I can see why people prefer the former, though.
Are you worried about who will take care of you when you’re old?
Yep. But mostly because options for elder care are a mess for everyone. I don't know having kids necessarily changes that.
What is the best part about being Child-Free?
I'm happy I never felt like I had to choose a path I didn't want. Also, chips for dinner. ☺