by Laura | Aug 18, 2011 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree/Parenthood Related
Did you happen to catch PBS’ report on a growing way to go to all lengths to have a baby? Indian surrogacy. Check out how it works, and the pros and cons… Many couples who desperately want a baby and face the issue of the woman not being able to carry the...
by Laura | Aug 15, 2011 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Issues
mtuni, a commenter here, recently made an observation on some comments mostly in response to my recent Alamo Theater post. She spotted something that has not happened here before — “hit and run trolling” type of rant. She observes…...
by Laura | Aug 8, 2011 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Issues, Childfree Lifestyles
In addition to meeting Orna Donath as part of being interviewed on Israel’s only online childfree forum, “Women Who Don’t Want Children,” I met Anat, a delightful Israeli woman who has monitored this forum for the last five years. I just had to ask her for...
by Laura | Jul 14, 2011 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Book-Related, Childfree Issues
There is a new bill in California, SB48, that seeks to include “gay and lesbian contributions to our history,” and “adds religion and physical disability to the list of characteristics for which instructional materials must not ‘reflect...
by Laura | Jul 11, 2011 | Childfree & Sociology Topics
The world population is expected to reach 7 billion later this year. While lots of experts disagree about whether we have surpassed the point of being able to sustain the ever growing population, there are others who are more concerned about population decrease. How...
by Laura | Jun 23, 2011 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree/Parenthood Related
Reading Corrine McDermott’s “5 Tips to Avoid Flying With Kids” had me shaking my head. It got me thinking about tips that focus on the parents—ways they can show consideration and respect for their fellow passengers. First, Ms. McDermott’s 5 tips, and then 5 of mine:...
