Do you dislike children? No... But I don't always like or feel comfortable engaging with children outside of my family. I also find it hard to like children who scream or make a lot of noise because I am hyper-sensitive to noise.
Why did you opt out of parenthood? I can not see myself being happy and having children. I like my life how it is. And I think having children would cause my mental health issues to flare up. I also have physical health issues which I feel would make having children harder for me. I do not cope well at all with lack of sleep and have no tolerance for noise or chaos. I also think the maternity leave system is utterly sexist, and even if it were not for all the other reasons, I feel like I would not choose to have children unless shared parental leave was available.
Do you think your childhood experiences and/or your parents actions influenced your decision? No.
What is the most common reaction/comment you get when people find out you’re Child-Free? The assumption that I'll change my mind or that having kids will happen to me by accident.
Do you have any Child-free friends or relatives? My sister-in-law and her husband are also child-free.
Do you think people are aware that parenthood is a choice? I have been shocked by how many people don't seem to see it as a choice and
How do you feel/react when your loved ones announce they’re expecting? It depends on who it is and what the circumstances are, but sometimes it's dread. Not because I dislike children, but I dislike the social norms when people have children. Like how you're expected to buy presents, coo over the baby etc.
Are you worried you might one day regret your decision? Nope.
(For women) Don’t you want to experience being pregnant? Nope.
Is your current partner Childfree as well? Yes.
Is it possible to be in a happy, fulfilling relationship without children? Yes, very possible. It's also possible to have a fulfilling life without children!
Is it hard to find a Child-free partner? I've no idea. I didn't find it too difficult. But then I met my partner via online dating.
Which label do you prefer? Child-Free or Childless? Child-Free
What is the best part about being Child-Free? Peace and quiet.
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Why did you opt out of parenthood? I can not see myself being happy and having children. I like my life how it is. And I think having children would cause my mental health issues to flare up. I also have physical health issues which I feel would make having children harder for me. I do not cope well at all with lack of sleep and have no tolerance for noise or chaos. I also think the maternity leave system is utterly sexist, and even if it were not for all the other reasons, I feel like I would not choose to have children unless shared parental leave was available.
Do you think your childhood experiences and/or your parents actions influenced your decision? No.
What is the most common reaction/comment you get when people find out you’re Child-Free? The assumption that I'll change my mind or that having kids will happen to me by accident.
Do you have any Child-free friends or relatives? My sister-in-law and her husband are also child-free.
Do you think people are aware that parenthood is a choice? I have been shocked by how many people don't seem to see it as a choice and
How do you feel/react when your loved ones announce they’re expecting? It depends on who it is and what the circumstances are, but sometimes it's dread. Not because I dislike children, but I dislike the social norms when people have children. Like how you're expected to buy presents, coo over the baby etc.
Are you worried you might one day regret your decision? Nope.
(For women) Don’t you want to experience being pregnant? Nope.
Is your current partner Childfree as well? Yes.
Is it possible to be in a happy, fulfilling relationship without children? Yes, very possible. It's also possible to have a fulfilling life without children!
Is it hard to find a Child-free partner? I've no idea. I didn't find it too difficult. But then I met my partner via online dating.
Which label do you prefer? Child-Free or Childless? Child-Free
What is the best part about being Child-Free? Peace and quiet.