by Laura | May 14, 2010 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Issues, Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree Psychology-Related, Childfree/Parenthood Related
A contributor to this blog forwarded an article to me recently that appeared in Sydney, Australia’s, The Sun Herald. It did not appear online. It’s titled, “Do children really make us happy? Alison Cameron compares parenthood with a childfree life.” Author Alison...
by Laura | Jan 22, 2010 | Childfree Interview-Related, Childfree Issues, Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree Media-Related, Childfree/Parenthood Related
Wow — Dr. Phil takes on the many faces of the modern family. In the intro clip he does say “There’s no right or wrong way to have a family.” However, the article on his site gives it a good shot, but does not get to the heart of the...
by Laura | Jan 20, 2010 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Issues, Childfree Lifestyles
OK still on the Prop 8 trial –I wanted to share this 29 year old woman’s take on the matter. Here is the text of Kristen Quay of Oakland, California in a Letter to the editor in January 18th’s San Francisco Chronicle: “Real threat: unmarried...
by Laura | Jan 5, 2010 | Childfree Issues, Childfree Relationship Topics, Childfree Research-related, Childfree/Parenthood Related
I saw a great show on public television called “This Emotional Life.” It is part of a three part series. Last night’s part was called “Family, Friends and Lovers” and looks at the importance of relationships and why they are central to...
by Laura | Jan 1, 2010 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Media-Related, Childfree Relationship Topics
Did you catch the CBS news piece on fewer divorces in America? It claims that the “silver lining” of the recession is that divorce rates are at their lowest rate in 30 years. Couples encounter money problems, begin fighting, more men at home and women...