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Childfree Without Regrets
Laura Carroll posted a well-researched argument that parents are more likely to regret their decision than people who choose not to have kids. I hope this encourages the nudges out there to stop telling the childfree that we will regret our decision when it's too late -- like the doctor who pushed and pushed a childfree friend of mine to freeze some sperm before his vasectomy. Thanks for the advice, but we don't need the ice.
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Comment by Rs Emeline on October 19, 2011 at 10:53am -
As with anything in life, having or not having children is a personal choice. It bothers me to no end when people tell others what they 'have' to do, 'should' do, or will 'regret' later on. Admittedly, I have a daughter, and I wouldn't change that for the world, however I have zero desire for a second child. More often than not people with larger families than I have, tell me "you need to have at least two," or "what do you mean you don't want anymore?"
It's simple. I'm happy with what I have. Deal with it.
If you're happy without children, that's awesome and I think it's a fine and admirable decision. I'm just sorry people can't leave you alone about it, and try to force their opinions on you.
R.S.
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Comment by Sylvia D. Lucas on October 17, 2011 at 11:03am -
If it weren't "too late," it wouldn't be called "regret." :) Take that, sperm-freezing doctor.
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