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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 2 older siblings are childless. 38 and 44. The holidays they spend watching Netflix and surfing Reddit. I am sad for them. [/quote]

I feel the same way honestly. It’s a shallow way to live. I mean I don’t think people should be parents if they don’t want to be, and I’m certainly sympathetic about those who had problems getting pregnant or don’t have a partner and can’t go it alone. It’s not in the cards for everyone. But these people spend all day on frivolous pursuits. They haven’t grown up. They dote on their cats/dogs as though they are people. I don’t think it’s a healthy way for everyone to live. [/quote]

I'm a childfree woman in my early 40s. What is shallow about making the decision not to have children? You're aware there is more to life than being a parent, right? I spend time with my family and friends and love being an auntie and godmother. I love having the freedom to travel and be actively involved in volunteer opportunities. If you want kids, great, but there's no reason to insult those of us who choose a different path in life.[/quote]

[b]Honestly with some of these people you get the feeling it's all they have. They've given up every other part of life for parenthood and if they can't tell themselves that it's the only choice that matters, and that good people all make that choice, then it calls their whole existence into question[/b].[/quote]

Nailed it. 100% spot on.[/quote]

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