On the contrary, I’ve come to believe that having children is one of the most selfish things a person can do. My mother has eight grandchildren already. Eight. And yet it’s on me, her only daughter, to have one of my own. “Don’t you want a little Jessica?!” she pushes. My face crinkles. Is there […]
Sure, I have met some cool children over the course of my life, but deep down, I just know it’s not for me. What I am about to say may stun and horrify readers… I do not want children. Ever. I know some of you are probably wondering why I would deny myself the joys […]
Some of us choose not to have children—and for good reason. It’s been about 10 years since anyone asked me, “Why don’t you have kids?” “Just lucky, I guess,” was my response then (it was a kid who asked me), and my friends and colleagues just know it’s a non-issue, like you wouldn’t ask Woody Allen […]
