by Laura | Jan 15, 2011 | Childfree Interview-Related, Childfree Issues, Childfree Lifestyles
I recently reconnected with Erin and Jeff, one of the couples interviewed in Families of Two. They also appeared on The Early Show with me. At the time Families of Two came out, they had been married for 12 years–so now 22. They are both teachers. I asked them a...
by Laura | Jan 12, 2011 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree/Parenthood Related
Rufus Griscom and Alisa Volkman, parents and creators of the parenting site, babble.com, have an interesting talk on TED about the taboos of parenting. The talk about four parenting taboos: 1) You can’t say you didn’t fall in love with your baby in the...
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 | Jan 6, 2011 | Childfree Issues, Childfree/Parenthood Related
In addition to three resolutions in the previous post, a piece by Mamajoy makes me think of one more. We’ve seen a good deal of back and forth ranting between parents and the childfree out there. Parents have judgments and feel judged by the childfree and vice...
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 | Dec 10, 2010 | Childfree Interview-Related, Childfree Media-Related
Last night I caught Barbara Walters interview with Oprah. Along with dispelling silly rumors that have been floating around that she is a lesbian, I was pleasantly surprised that she talked about why she never had kids. In 2000 I came so close to being on...
by Laura | Dec 7, 2010 | Childfree Issues, Childfree-Related Political issues, Childfree/Parenthood Related
The question whether those with no children should pay the same taxes as parents in our society can generate quite the debate. Childfreedom recently did an interesting poll about whether the childfree should contribute to property and school taxes. Most said the...
