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Passionfruition · 05-11-2006, 06:22 AM

http://lifestyle.msn.com/FamilyandPa...54101&GT1=8174

Kristy - I'm glad you read it - I think everyone should! I've read it three times so far, haha - b/c all of my friends are having babies now and asking me why Eli and I are waiting, lol!!!!

Here's an exerpt for those of you who haven't read the above linked MSN article:
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Taking a Stand

But parenthood as panacea? I'm not buying it, and neither should anyone who's not really into the idea of being a mom or pop.

I'm here as a new parent to stand up for all those nonparents out there -- the ones who haven't yet made up their minds about kids and the ones who definitely have -- and proclaim that there is nothing wrong with not having children. I did it for more than three decades and led what I'd consider a pretty rich life, filled with learning, love, travel, adventure, laughter...and other people's children.

You're not being selfish. Your life won't be empty. And you're certainly not destined for a sad, lonely end. People can find meaning in their lives in ways that don't include progeny.

So the next time some well-intentioned parent harasses you about your decision not to have kids -- or at least not to have them yet -- just let yourself off society's hook, go out and live the life you've chosen with no regrets. Find fulfillment by climbing a mountain, jumping out of an airplane, taking a job in Asia or, hell, reading the Sunday paper without interruption. Then tell us breeders about it. And feel free to gloat.
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05-11-2006, 06:22 AM	#36
Passionfruition Proud of my Sully! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: beautiful CHARLESTON, S.C. Posts: 5,454	http://lifestyle.msn.com/FamilyandPa...54101&GT1=8174 Kristy - I'm glad you read it - I think everyone should! I've read it three times so far, haha - b/c all of my friends are having babies now and asking me why Eli and I are waiting, lol!!!! Here's an exerpt for those of you who haven't read the above linked MSN article: ----------------------------------- Taking a Stand But parenthood as panacea? I'm not buying it, and neither should anyone who's not really into the idea of being a mom or pop. I'm here as a new parent to stand up for all those nonparents out there -- the ones who haven't yet made up their minds about kids and the ones who definitely have -- and proclaim that there is nothing wrong with not having children. I did it for more than three decades and led what I'd consider a pretty rich life, filled with learning, love, travel, adventure, laughter...and other people's children. You're not being selfish. Your life won't be empty. And you're certainly not destined for a sad, lonely end. People can find meaning in their lives in ways that don't include progeny. So the next time some well-intentioned parent harasses you about your decision not to have kids -- or at least not to have them yet -- just let yourself off society's hook, go out and live the life you've chosen with no regrets. Find fulfillment by climbing a mountain, jumping out of an airplane, taking a job in Asia or, hell, reading the Sunday paper without interruption. Then tell us breeders about it. And feel free to gloat. --------------------------------- __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - I love my Sully (the Wonderdog!)