Childfree Without Regrets
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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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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.
If it weren't "too late," it wouldn't be called "regret." :) Take that, sperm-freezing doctor.