March 31, 2006

Childfree lifestyle gaining steam

More evidence that the decision to become childfree is becoming more mainstream comes from BBC News. They've posted an excellent piece on their Web site titled, "The rise of the 'childfree.'"

Childless or childfree? Not so long ago, all women without children were known as childless, with its implication of a state of loss. Nowadays, a growing number of women are insisting on the term childfree - with its emphasis on liberation.

Mariah, who lives in Sweden, decided to be sterilised at the age of 25An increasing number of women in their 30s are rejecting the job description that they believe comes with parenting - loss of freedom, reduced career prospects and financial burdens.

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