Below are the best resources we could find on Choosing Childfree and motherhood.
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One in five women in the United States will not have a biological child, and Christen Reighter is one of them. From a young age, she knew she didn’t want kids, in spite of the insistence of many people (including her doctor) who told her she’d change her mind.
Women who opt not to be mothers are frequently warned that they will regret their decision later in life, yet we rarely talk about the possibility that the opposite might also be true—that women who have children might regret it.
A growing number of adults are choosing to pursue a life without children. Still, many people — especially women — say that they feel judged by their families, friends and even their own doctors when they vocalize a desire to be childfree.
As part of the Guardian’s Childfree series, five women discuss why having children isn’t for them—and how others perceive them as a result. ‘There’s no wrong way to be a woman,’ says Sabrina, 25.
In the world of mothers, I have learned there are two kinds—women who love being a mom but honestly believe they would feel no less complete if they weren’t and those who could not imagine being anything else.
Not all people should have kids and these people wish they hadn’t. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian, the hosts of The Young Turks, tell you why they regret becoming parents. Tell us what you think in the comment section below.
In this video parents open up about regretting having kids. Unfortunately it does happen and it’s an important topic to talk about when deciding to live childfree or have kids.
Dolly Parton talked about her personal life in an interview where she explained her view on motherhood. The singer has a valid reason for staying childless. Nonetheless, Dolly Parton says that she feels like all children are her children.
Interview with Orna Donath, author of “Regretting Motherhood: A Study.”
The goal of this Reveal What’s Real show is to provide clarity and relief to those who want to make a conscious decision about motherhood and feel good about it.
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