Now, I know this will likely become fairly controversial, but I'm interested to see how many people on here are CF. And please keep it clean and no bashing! Follow Bill and Teds Advice along with Wheatons Law! (Be Excellent to Each Other and Don't be a Richard
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For those out of the loop, Childfree is different from being Childless. Childless being you currently have no children, but do plan on it in some form in the future (adoption, biologically, surrogate, Step-children via Marriage, etc.)
Childfree is when one doesn't want any kids whatsoever, going as far as getting sterilized. This can because of personal reasons (such as a Family History of debilitating diseases), or because they're medically unable to do so (naturally sterile or a they currently have a life threatening disease). Many women are also Tokophobic (fear of being or becoming pregnant) which is a valid reason.
Having children is a choice much like anything else in life. You are not bound by anything or anyone to have them.
I myself am Childfree. I am so because I don't usually have the patience for small children, and I have a knack for worrying about money. Not having kids would help in ensuring I have the money to help pay any bills, food, rent, clothes, etc. I also don't want to contribute to Overpopulation, alongside my family (both sides) are fairly big already. I've also never really thought about having kids in my younger years. I also do plan on trying to get a vasectomy done as well in the near future. My parents are both supportive of my decision of not wanting to have kids thankfully.
Also, when Childfree people say they don't want kids and don't plan on it, they'll get "Bingoed" by others, saying "oh, you'll change your mind!". "your biological clocks ticking!", "it's different when they're yours!", "What about the Family Name/Legacy?!" etc etc. and other such Propaganda to try and get/guilt-trip one to change their mind.
There are Fence sitters as well, which is semi-controversial within the Childfree community itself. People say "you're Childfree or you're not!". I find that to be partly true, but I do think people are still unsure with what they want in their life and should take the time to consider one path or the other. And that's a-okay by me.
So, are you Childfree? What are your reasons as to why, if you feel like sharing. (again, please keep it clean and no bashing!)
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For those out of the loop, Childfree is different from being Childless. Childless being you currently have no children, but do plan on it in some form in the future (adoption, biologically, surrogate, Step-children via Marriage, etc.)
Childfree is when one doesn't want any kids whatsoever, going as far as getting sterilized. This can because of personal reasons (such as a Family History of debilitating diseases), or because they're medically unable to do so (naturally sterile or a they currently have a life threatening disease). Many women are also Tokophobic (fear of being or becoming pregnant) which is a valid reason.
Having children is a choice much like anything else in life. You are not bound by anything or anyone to have them.
I myself am Childfree. I am so because I don't usually have the patience for small children, and I have a knack for worrying about money. Not having kids would help in ensuring I have the money to help pay any bills, food, rent, clothes, etc. I also don't want to contribute to Overpopulation, alongside my family (both sides) are fairly big already. I've also never really thought about having kids in my younger years. I also do plan on trying to get a vasectomy done as well in the near future. My parents are both supportive of my decision of not wanting to have kids thankfully.
Also, when Childfree people say they don't want kids and don't plan on it, they'll get "Bingoed" by others, saying "oh, you'll change your mind!". "your biological clocks ticking!", "it's different when they're yours!", "What about the Family Name/Legacy?!" etc etc. and other such Propaganda to try and get/guilt-trip one to change their mind.
There are Fence sitters as well, which is semi-controversial within the Childfree community itself. People say "you're Childfree or you're not!". I find that to be partly true, but I do think people are still unsure with what they want in their life and should take the time to consider one path or the other. And that's a-okay by me.
So, are you Childfree? What are your reasons as to why, if you feel like sharing. (again, please keep it clean and no bashing!)
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