by Laura | Jan 9, 2011 | Childfree Issues, Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree/Parenthood Related
Lisa Hymas of Grist did a recent piece on how having no children by choice went mainstream in 2010–as much as I’d like to, I can’t agree with her. Sure, Oprah in her recent interview with Barbara Walters finally talked a bit more than in the past...
by Laura | Dec 28, 2010 | Childfree & Religious Topics, Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree Research-related
While many childfree people are Christian and celebrate Christmas, the flip side deserves attention too. Plenty of people with no children by choice don’t celebrate Christmas in the traditional way –or at all. They may do some of what a lot of people do...
by Laura | Dec 22, 2010 | Childfree Issues, Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree/Parenthood Related
Childfree-parent friendships can have their challenges, but this time of year can bring special kinds of challenges. Obviously, the childfree don’t do the Santa thing with their kids, but the parents do. There can be expectations of gifts and attending parties with...
by Laura | Dec 16, 2010 | Childfree Issues, Childfree Lifestyles
While those with no children by choice have the no children thing in common, there are plenty who don’t resonate with their fellow childfree–especially those who show up online. Some thoughts from a childfree guy who wrote me recently illustrate how the...
by Laura | Dec 13, 2010 | Childfree Issues, Childfree Lifestyles
One of the many misconceptions about those who have no children by choice is they don’t like kids. Many people don’t realize that a lot of childfree not only like kids, but have made kids the theme of their vocation. The childfree are teachers, special...
by Laura | Nov 1, 2010 | Childfree Issues, Childfree Lifestyles
The October On-the-Ground question was: The childfree are often asked “Who will be there for you when you are old if you have no children?” What is your answer? How do you envision your support system in your later years? Here’s a summary of what you...
