# Child free
Host invites everyone in friend group to BBQ, bans single mother’s young kids who previously caused $5K in damage
A group of six friends in their mid-20s are facing a difficult decision, as detailed in a Reddit post. *This is a work of non-fiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.*
‘The kids are rowdy’: Bridezilla wants to exclude the children of only one guest from wedding for bad behavior
Bride wants to ban nieces and nephews from her wedding, because the kids are so poorly behaved, as detailed in a Reddit post. *This is a work of non-fiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.*
Empty Nest Disorder (END)
I thought perhaps you might enjoy this post from last September, 2022.... I’m Kim and welcome to the Women's Survival Guide (WSG)— an artist, mother, wife and woman trying to figure out that “Now what!?” phase of life with positivity and humor. Thanks for joining me on this nutty ride.
Related Contributors
Man leaves dinner after a friend jokingly tried to convince him to have children
When you tell people you don't want to have children, you generally expect them to leave it at that. Sure, there may be signs that you'd be a good parent, but that doesn't mean you want to ever be one.
16-year-old child-free-by-choice teen refuses to acknowledge the ‘existence’ of 4-year-old cousin
At family gatherings, a 16-year-old boy has been exhibiting unusual behavior toward his 4-year-old cousin. A family member has since written on Reddit about the growing conflict, which has caused a sticky situation.
Rich man refuses to give poor sister money for 10-year-old niece’s singing lessons: ‘I’m not her welfare’
A married man lives a comfortable life thanks to his well-paying job and the fact that he and his wife chose to remain child-free. However, after demands from family members for money, the man wonders if he’s in the wrong for refusing to share his wealth, as is detailed in his Reddit post.
Bridezilla who insists on child-free wedding demands groom cut off contact with family: ‘I’m stuck in the middle’
The wedding of the Mumsnet user and his fiancée was almost ruined by his family's reaction to the couple’s plans. The groom has now written about the incident on Mumsnet to find out how he should proceed.
Best man and dad of 2 refuses to attend sister's wedding after ‘child-free wedding’ means abandoning wife and kids
A man who is standing in his sister and best friend’s wedding has ultimately refused to attend after he’s told that his two kids are banned from the reception. He has now turned to Reddit to find out whether or not he was in the wrong for his decision.
Research, Opinion: Not having kids and worried about regretting it
Are you thinking of not having kids? If you follow through, will you regret it? That’s a question you will probably ask yourself. Lots of other people, looking at the life you are pondering, will wonder the same thing.
“I'm not your mom” Woman refuses niece’s mother’s day card
Showing children can help them feel loved and cared for, develop better mental and physical health, and increase brain development and memory. On the other hand, hurting them emotionally can make them feel worthless and give them the idea that one doesn’t care for them.
Research, opinion: The health and wealth of older men and women with no kids
When people get to be 55 and older without ever having biological children, how are they doing? The U.S. Census Bureau published an important report on that topic, based on comparisons of biological parents to adults who have no biological children. Unlike many studies of adults with no children, this one included both men and women. The survey was based on a nationally representative survey of 92,200 adults who were 55 or older and not institutionalized. The data were collected in 2018, and the report, “Childless Older Americans: 2018,” authored by Tayelor Valerio, Brian Knop, Rose M. Kreider, and Wan He, was released in 2021.
Father Demands Daughter Babysit 4-Year-Old Cousin or Start Paying Rent
Should adult children be forced to babysit family members?. By law, parents are responsible for their children until they reach the age of 18. Once a child is over that age, they are no longer responsible for providing housing or other survival necessities.