Kidfree and Lovin' It! - Whether by Choice, Chance Or Circumstance
- ISBN-10
- 0986001422
- ISBN-13
- 9780986001420
- Category
- Childlessness
- Pages
- 326
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-11
- Author
- Kaye D. Walters
Description
Twice as many people today are not having children than 30 years ago. In an unprecedented survey, Kaye Walters has polled over 4,000 non-parents from 59 countries to find out why--in their words--they chose not to parent, and the issues they face for not doing so. "Kidfree & Lovin' It " speaks to all types of non-parents--single or coupled, male or female--whether they are "childfree by choice," "kidfree by circumstance," "childless" or "on the fence." Here's a sampling of what's inside: - Hundreds of insightful quotes about kids, parenting and non-parenting from both the "childfree" and "childed." - A look at the reasons why people have kids, and a thorough examination of why others don't. - The Kidfree Bingo Card containing common cliche comments ("bingos") used to pressure you into procreating. - A list of creative comebacks to use when you get blindsided by one of the "bingos" mentioned above. - An exclusive list of over 260 notable non-parents from past to present--peppered with their quotes on the subject. - Dozens of resources for non-parents worldwide, including groups, websites, books and a pithy glossary of terms. "Kidfree & Lovin' It " is the most complete guide to living as a non-parent published to date.
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