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You’re free to live your life as you please, so long as you’re not harming anyone. I stand by that statement because I believe that autonomy, the freedom of choice, and the ability to decide for ourselves what’s truly best for us are what separates civilization from chaos. The grown-up thing to do is to respect each other’s rational choices, even if we might do things differently ourselves. So, for instance (and full disclosure): I come from a large family and I want to have a large family of my own, however, I know that having children isn’t the right choice for everyone. I’m fine with that. Some others? Not so much.

There are far more people choosing not to have kids in this day and age than you’d think. One of the main places online where they discuss topics related to their childfree lifestyle is the r/childfree subreddit, a huge community of over 1.4 million members. We’ve collected some of the best jokes and memes shared on the subreddit that might amuse you, Pandas. You’ll find them if you scroll down.

Keep in mind that there are a wide variety of issues that r/childfree touches upon in its day-to-day posts. They’ve collected the most important aspects about living childfree into a massive FAQ, curated for over a decade, which you can find right here. It’s a lengthy but in-depth read. Meanwhile, you’ll find Bored Panda’s previous article about the ‘Childfree’ community on Reddit right over here.

I reached out to the r/childfree moderator team and one of its members, redditor u/Raveynfyre, was kind enough to answer my questions about running the community that existed even earlier than Reddit was formed. As it turns out, moderating r/childfree is a far tougher job than you might imagine. The subreddit is beset by trolls daily and the moderators have to remove quite a few comments from public view due to the sensitive nature of the topics discussed there. Read on for Bored Panda's interview with u/Raveynfyre.

#1

Family Is What You Make

Family Is What You Make

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Nor
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This needs to stay on top! Stop forcing an issue to have kids, some people are just not meant to have and yet they do

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Bored Panda was interested in finding out how the moderators manage such a large community. The membership count alone is staggering. According to u/Raveynfyre, Reddit provides some very fine tools to moderators to help them get their job done. Without them, they said, the mods would have a nightmarish time keeping up with the comments that need to be removed. The members of the community help identify these problematic comments, too.

"Comments get identified for removal by user reports, so I have to give our community a shout-out as well. For many reasons they are why we're here," u/Raveynfyre told Bored Panda. "I'd say that daily we get upwards of 20-30 reports which tell us to go review a comment because it might be against the rules. Our community is great at reporting trolls and disrespectful parents to us with the 'Report' function in Reddit."

The mod stressed the fact that the r/childfree mods don't actually delete anyone's comments or content: they hide them from public view. This way, anyone on the subreddit's mod team, as well as any of the administrators working for Reddit can review the content and make a final verdict about whether it stays or goes.

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"If I had to give a percentage, I'd say half of them remain removed," the mod said, adding that comments can also get removed by the report system if there's a sizeable volume of reports on them. In short, the system is very efficient at weeding out hate and vitriol.

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    #2

    Child Fees Should Be A Thing And Dogs Should Be Free

    Child Fees Should Be A Thing And Dogs Should Be Free

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    Saw This And Thought Of You Guys

    Saw This And Thought Of You Guys

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    Moderator u/Raveynfyre was very blunt about the fact that their team has to deal with trolls on a literal daily basis. "We deal with trolls daily. Just yesterday, I had a terrible one who, within the space of an hour, managed to post 44 trolling comments from various threads. Three of his comments had been reported by the community, so I went to his profile and took a deeper look. I'm glad I did because the problem was worse than the automated system was indicating to us," they opened up about one such instance.

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    The rules the subreddit has in place aren't just for show. They've been honed and polished to reflect the reality of the situation. "We have Rule 4 in place specifically for things like petty BS arguments that often devolve into name-calling and threats of bodily harm. We also have a rule about 'joking' or otherwise making light of harming a child. We don't discriminate in regards to this rule. We often ban active members of the subreddit, due to them not reading or caring about the community rules until it's too late," the mod explained that nobody gets special treatment if they misbehave.

    "Rule 5 is an instant ban offense, no exceptions. We take this rule very, very seriously. This rule helps set us apart from other subreddits and demonstrates through our actions, that we do not want children to be hurt. Anyone who posts here is subject to that rule. We refuse to let this community be ruined by the lowest common denominators."

    #4

    What Could Be More Important Than Creating Life?

    What Could Be More Important Than Creating Life?

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    Natasha
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Giving birth is not the only job a woman has and it's totally upto her if she wants to do it or not .

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    #5

    I Don’t Know If This A Repost But I Think It’s Correct!

    I Don’t Know If This A Repost But I Think It’s Correct!

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    H Edwards
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nobody's damn business but her own, poor woman.

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    #6

    How Is This Still A Thing, Anyway?

    How Is This Still A Thing, Anyway?

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    James016
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly this one comes up a lot. There was an article in the UK press a few years ago about a young lady who wanted her tubes tied with the full support of her boyfriend. All the doctors said that he should have a vasectomy instead. She got the whole "you may change your mind" spiel. Someone who wants their tubes tied is not going to change their mind about having children.

    Peter Smith
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I also found it strange when I went to get a vasectomy (in the UK, 20 years back) the Dr sensibly ran through the ‘can’t guarantee if you changed you mind that it could be reversed’ and ‘are you sure’ aspect which is fair enough. But then gave me a form that my wife had to sign to say she understood the implications. In any instance if one of the two people involved (or a single person) don’t want kids it’s irrelevant if any third party might want kids…unless both want them they shouldn’t be created!

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    Ozacoter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got an old gynecologist (a woman!) asking ne if I wanted children and when i said no she yelled at me "what about your husband!?". Asshole, she also was one of the monsters telling me that all my pain was in my head and not due to the diseases I have.

    Vicky Z
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really believe that gynecologists need to have some empathy seminars!! Being a good doctor doesn't mean knowing everything on your field! If you lack empathy you are useless! You are not capable to be a doctor you should change profession!!

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    Samantha Melnychuk
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My doctor actually told me when I asked for a hysterectomy that I might get divorced and my next husband might want kids. When my husband (sitting next to me) started laughing, she switched tack to the whole having a kid may cure your treatment resistant depression. I was flabbergasted at her gall. When my husband went in to get his tubes tied prior to my surgery (one year wait) she pulled out the whole you might want to get divorced thing again.

    Dodo
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHAT?! Having a kid can cure treatment resistant depression? I've honestly never heard that one. My depression has resisted absolutely everything... but I'm 1000% sure a kid would make it worse.

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    TTorrest Author
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After my 2nd kid, I asked to have my tubes tied. Quick disclaimer from the doc asking if I was absolutely sure, divorces happen and what if my next husband wanted children, God forbid something were to happen to one of my existing kids, etc. I assured her none of that mattered because I knew I NEVER wanted to be pregnant again. Thankfully, that was enough. She didn't even ask my husband "for permission." The decision was left up to me and me alone.

    Beta
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s honestly just disgusting and rude. Come on doctor you should know better

    Suz66
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend had two kids early. At 30 she had to change doctors because hers wouldn't do it until 40! She found a different doctor who did it. Some of the same doctors who perform abortions won't help someone prevent unwanted pregnancies, it doesn't make sense.

    Vicky Z
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get honestly why they care so much? Will they solve the demographic problem of their country? And i don't believe it's because you might regret it and accuse the doctor!! If that's the reason we can always sign papers that this is what we want

    ejfs
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate this. I know men who got a vasectomy as soon as they legally could but as soon as I started asking about having something done it was always "But what if you change your mind? What if you meet someone you want to have children with? What if they want children?" or my favourite yet "We don't mutilate bodies unless it's to save your life". IT'S MY BODY. Either treat me or refer me to someone who will.

    Alexandria Tyme
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had that line from a doctor, with the added all women change their mind!!! 20 plus years later, I still haven't changed my mind and the answer is still no.

    Aeon Flux
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's hilarious considering how many women of color and women deemed "unfit" by doctors were sterilized without agreeing to it.

    Id row
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is infuriating, but I blame the large percentage of women who cry about wanting kids after the procedure because their new boyfriend wants kids, which is a terrible reason to want kids anyway. Wanting to please a guy with a child when you don't want kids is awful.

    RandomBeing
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bruh even if they did want kids later on there's something called ADOPTION.

    Christy Smith
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's amazing how all the shitty rules via the 4K religions, which are ALL man made, have been made up by men as a means to control girls / women. The oppression, as a result, is disgusting. Race oppression is obviously worse, but this is most definitely 2nd Sexism and Misogyny in the Christian Tradition: Liberating Alternatives https://www.jstor.org/stable/24801355 https://kristof.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/15/does-religion-oppress-women/

    Lolly
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to fight and argue to get my tubes tied at 30 after 5 kids. The male doctor told me my husband may want more in the future and as a good wife I should be able to fulfil his wants and needs. No mention of my own needs. After 5 children my pregnancies were getting harder and harder and I didn't want to do it again. The doctors closing argument was that one of my children might die and I will need to have another to fill the void. I walked out of there and paid privately and got it done 4 weeks later. My choice nobody else gets to say what I do with my body but my husband is very supportive of any decision I make.

    MellonCollie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What??? What kind of doctor says horrible things like that?? Did you report this idiot? I sure hope he will get his share of karma.

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    Bacony Cakes
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    New saint concept: Saint Bob. He appears behind your gynecologist and screams "Just f*cking do it!" while waving a sword.

    Orange is aging
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, does he know your sexuality? Overall terrible doctor

    Miri Lee
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jep, I had the same discussion with my Dr here (Germany) and another Dr while living in NZ. Neither was willing to do it because "I might change my mind" and "you'll be glad when Mr Right comes along" I was told I needn't ask again before I'm 40

    Me Oh My
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even if I DO change my mind, what the hell is gonna stop me from adopting, or having a surrogate? HMMMM?

    Lovin' Life
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is true. I had 3 kids buy 21 and the doctor refused to tie my tubes. He said my husband may want more kids...WTF man!!! It's my body. Luckily, I guess, I had a hysterectomy at 27.

    Sue Knerl
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same thing happened to me over 45 years ago. Guess what? Still no kids and was very happy. Also, couldn't have them anyway. Found out after 20+ years of birth control pills.

    user4517
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A doctor has no authority in that decision but should provide advice and risk assessment. I do think a doctor should confirm with the patient that they understand the impact of the decision but not in a way to press her one way or another.

    Gretchen Esquilin
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My s/i/l is over 40, her 2 girls are both in college w/ a stepson also in college & dr's won't tie her tubes b/c "maybe she'll want a boy one day...." Are you kidding me?????

    Sebastian's Mama
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was 3 and my brother 5, my (single) mom told her Dr that she'd like a hysterectomy. The doc actually told her, "You may meet a man someday, and want children together." Mom told them she wasn't a brood mare and did not want more children, with anyone. She ended up spending a year lying, saying she had unbearable periods, just so she could get the surgery.

    Cameron Rose
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When a friend who had 3 terrible miscarriages and didnt' want to go through that again called a doctor about getting her tubes tied her doctor asked "did your husband give you permission to do this? "

    Helenium
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once had a boss tell me to ask about getting a hysterectomy because I had painful periods. I was about 20 at the time

    matt fischer
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm confused, can she not freeze some eggs and get In Vitro Fertilization after the procedure if she decides to? Does getting one's tubes tied affect hormones and uterus fertility? Quick Google search points to being able to successful IVF after getting one's tubes tied. Maybe the doctor was sleeping with the patient's husband and that was their tongue in cheek way of hinting at divorce.

    Crispy Toast
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If my doctor had been willing, or if my insurance would have paid for a tubal, I never would have had an abortion years later. I was so relieved when I went through menopause.

    K R
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worked in urology and the vasectomy was a same day procedure that seemed like less than 30 minutes

    GoddessOdd
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What galls me the most about this is the assumption that silly old me has no idea what I want or don't want... that's up to my non-existent husband to decide!

    Lilith the Demon Panda
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why would she marry a guy who wants different things in life in the first place...?

    Carol Emory
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same reason a doctor gave me for not doing a hysterectomy when I had endometriosis. Uhm...had my kid. Don't want another one. My choice, just do it.

    Nicola Thrope
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With project 2025 the entire procedure would likely become illegal.

    Nnaemeka Nkwuzor
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More like....let him not be the reason for a certain future regret say you decide to have kids... quote... have kids

    Lena Flising
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If someday her husband might want kids, he can adopt or become a foster parent.

    Bunny Lady
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am beyond belief horrified at this!!!!!

    Joseph Brzezinski
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go to a different doc... I'm sure there are hundreds who would do it...

    alessandra soto
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agreed on this. Was 28 and ask to tie my tubs and they said no. I had a c section and ask them to tie my tubs and they refuse because i was too young but I dont want more kids. Now I have to use a birth control and its not good for my body.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband signed my "permission slip" just days after we filed for divorce. The doctor was ashamed asking for his permission to tie my tubes because he thought it should be my solo decision.

    Nina Eckhoff
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I wanted in vitro fertilization (I was in my late 30s wanted kids and was freshly divorced) the endocrinologist wouldn't do it because he didn't believe in my lifestyle as a single mom. Please find another MD who will do what you wish. You deserve your life on YOUR terms.

    Linda Robinett
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once asked for that but never followed through and never needed to have it done

    Granny
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    SURELY THATS A WHILE AGO..FOR CRYING OUT LOUD...

    Susan Guare
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm baffled by this. Simply turn it around (and stop telling her she can't decide). When I had my second child, my OB and I discussed this, and between us, we decided that I wasn't sure if I would never want another child. My husband's opinion didn't even enter the conversation. We went on to have two more.

    catmom3
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How dare a man make this decision? What BS! I've read so many posts by woman in this situation, it just drives me crazy!!

    Claire O'Connor
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I asked my gynaecologist to get my tubes tied at 28, 8 years into my relationship with my husband. We Didn't want them then. We Still don't now at 50. They wouldn't do the op. then. So I've taken hormones for 20 extra years to prevent pregnancy, and spent a lot on bulk buying condoms too (not taking chances). The reason given was that it wasn't allowed until I had 2 children, and when I explained that I didn't want even 1 I was told that I would change my mind. Ridiculous. I can't believe it's still a thing. I thought it was just because I lived in a backwards religion obsessed country. But nope. My country is actually quite progressive now, and definitely not as religious, but apparently, it's still a thing here too.

    Soyexfox
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I THINK A WOMAN AND HER BODY HAVE A RIGHT TO DO ANYTHING BUT WOULD EVERY WOMAN WHO REALLY BELEVES THIS BE REALLY WILLING TO FUND THE REVERSE OUT OF THERE OWN POCKET AND WILL THEY BE BEGGING TO BE PUT ON A LIST FOR IVF WHEN ITS TAKING TOO LONG TO CONCIVE.

    Liz the Wanderer
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm an OB/Gyn nurse. It's the most barbaric form of medicine. Once men decided women couldn't feel pain (yes they believed this until the 70s), they decided they just don't care. It's one of the only practices that will take biopsies with zero pain control.

    Frankenfrog
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely insane. They let people breed at any age after teenage with no problem, but suddenly the whole world collapses when a woman says she's not interested in that

    Šimon Špaček
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would make sense when asking 16 or 18 years old. I know women who didn't want kids and then changed mind around 25.

    BoredHuman
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is BP reporting entire articles from mths ago ? This happens too often. I read this very post not that long ago.

    Mike Beck
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not understanding the doctor here. That procedure is reversible. As a bonus, why would she marry a man that wanted kids if she doesn't?

    riri_shizu
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh, no: Ligations might not be reversible.

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    Deja Katz
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still from her apparent demographic she’s fortunate not to have been born a few decades earlier when black women and native women in America were unethically and unconsentingly given a certain “Mississippi appendectomy” procedure in their droves.

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    Jennifer Germain
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a good friend who's doctor gave him a vasectomy at 18 (way too young) then in his 30s trying with expensive invitro because he changed his mind. That was a bad idea, me at 34 wanting mine tied and I got the talk...

    Seabeast
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is such complete bullsh*t. While some doctors won't do vasectomies for the same reason, for the most part it's only women who get patronized like this.

    Joanne Fabrick
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh hell no!!!! Absolutely unexceptable!

    Addy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It took me almost two years to find a doctor who would do my tubal ligation when I was 25. I saw every doctor covered under my insurance and every one said no. Most gave me the "when you are older, you will change your mind" speech. One told me that I just haven't met the right man. One finally agreed to do it if I could get a letter from a Psychiatrist to confirm that I understood a tubal ligation is permenant and could not be easily reversed. 15 years later, people still ask if/when I will have kids. When I tell them I had my tubes tied? "It's reversible."

    Douglas Mosier
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is not a law. Tell him to do it or sue him for malpractice.

    Alexandra Grey
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A doc at the VA told me similar 15 years ago. Suffice to say, I made him feel real fkn awkward about it.

    Jane Petersen
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend's gyno (old white man) *made* her wait until she was 36 years old. Why she did not go to a different doctor is beyond me.

    Amy Beckler
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Slap that upside his head..better yet-kick him in the balls-like really violently.

    Mumof1
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep - sadly, and annoyingly, it's still a man's world.

    lazy panda
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm up to 10 doctors and not one will give me a hysterectomy in case my husband wants kids (FYI he doesn't).

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    Truth Monster
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    4 years ago

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    Apparently some women are now claiming to be trans just to get their tubes tied. Apparently doctors are ecstatic to tie the tubes of transmen.

    Kimi Tomminello
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't work like that but your ignorance certainly gave me a chuckle this morning 😂

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    The moderator, u/Raveynfyre, highlighted the fact that the 'Childfree' community is older than many think. "This community has been around for a very long time, even before Reddit existed. We weren't heard of or focused on previously, but we were around," they said that Reddit has given them a platform for talking about their lifestyle.

    I was also interested to learn a bit more about the subreddit's massive FAQ. According to the mod, it's best viewed via desktop because the official Reddit app loads up an old version of the sidebar. "The information in the FAQ has been gathered and curated for well over a decade now," they said. "We add information to it when it's pertinent, and we actively maintain both a domestic and international CF Friendly Doctor lists, all of which have performed at least 1 sterilization on a member of this community."

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    However, despite the mass of information, not everyone takes the time to read through it and some run into difficulties even finding it. "New members have a difficult time finding our resources due to the redesign Reddit undertook awhile back, as well as the official app linking to old material that has been updated. It's a rare thing for our readers to even read the rules of the sub, much less the various resources."

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    Just One Simple Trick To Save Money

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    Buren
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Change the dollar to micro rubber ducky and use them to pelt on next nosy people

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    #8

    I Have Never Related To A Tweet More. Here’s To A Child Free Halloween!

    I Have Never Related To A Tweet More. Here’s To A Child Free Halloween!

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Valid reply: " You're at the age that a lot of people already have died. Shouldn't you start your preparations? The clock is ticking...."

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    #9

    I Think Someone Working In This Store Is Childfree

    I Think Someone Working In This Store Is Childfree

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    Becklass
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the activities partaken when using one of these products is (hopefully) a lot more fun than using the other. And cheaper.

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    The r/childfree community draws a line between two definitions that you might see crop up in the online group quite often: childfree and childless. According to them, childfree people don’t have kids because they don’t want them.

    Meanwhile, childless people haven’t gotten around to having kids yet or cannot have them due to various circumstances in their lives, such as financial pressures or infertility. In short, being childfree is very much a measured choice. The reasons, of course, differ from person to person. They might be financial, ecological, emotional, anything in-between, or something different and very personal entirely.

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    For The Childfree Motorist

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    Julia Atkinson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Has ANYONE driven more carefully because of the car in front's "baby on board" sticker?

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    #11

    True

    True

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    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haaahaha, this one made me laugh so hard. Brilliant.

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    The subreddit’s FAQ also deals with pertinent questions like the reasons for backlash against those living childfree, the drive to have children, considering one’s life purpose and possible future regrets (whatever they might be), figuring out whether someone wants to be a parent, and many others. In short, the subreddit provides easy access to a whole bunch of research and opinions that might interest someone who is considering not to have kids in the future or is simply unsure of what they truly want and why.

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    What’s more, the subreddit’s community members have put together a list of the terminology often used by childfree redditors. You’ll find the full list of terms right here.

    #13

    Saw This Meme And Thought You Guys Would Enjoy It, Too

    Saw This Meme And Thought You Guys Would Enjoy It, Too

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    #14

    Imagine That. Maybe One Day

    Imagine That. Maybe One Day

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    Ranax
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do wonder what the ratio Hoping for positive/Hoping for negative is. The second might be the largest market.

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    #15

    Top Notch Product Review

    Top Notch Product Review

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    Julia Atkinson
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "It also prevented me causing a major disaster when the gender reveal party got out of hand!"

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    According to the mods of r/childfree, every single submission on the subreddit has to be related to the childfree lifestyle. That means that low-effort, low-quality posts that have no connection to the core questions and topics of the community are likely to get removed by the moderators themselves.

    The community is open to everyone for discussion, as long as they behave in a civil manner. What’s more, there’s absolutely no room for jokes about harming kids.

    The idea of people living childfree can result in a lot of hate from those who don’t agree with this lifestyle. Those choosing not to have children can be criticized for their choices or warned that they might regret this later in life. Childfree dramas can touch upon a wide variety of events and can even impact weddings.

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    #16

    How Can You Not Want Them

    How Can You Not Want Them

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    May
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never wanted kids - I think it's an instinct you either have or you don't. In a modern society there are no rational arguments for having kids - it's all emotional. Some people can't comprehend that not everyone has the exact same instincts and emotions as them.

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    #18

    No Kids And Always Tired!

    No Kids And Always Tired!

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    Libstak
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being a carer to elderly parents is tiring, but so is everything that expends energy. Nobody has a monopoly on exhaustion, it's available to one and all and a part of life and living. Some things we do by choice, others cos we have to to survive and thrive.

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    For instance, a while back, I spoke to Anna and Sarah from The Wedding Society about the etiquette for bringing children to weddings. They explained that it’s important to follow the wishes of the happy couple. So, if the couple asks its guests to leave their kids at home, the polite thing to do would be to adhere to their wishes.

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    “For guests, the standard (and best) etiquette these days is definitely to respect the wishes of the marrying couple when it comes to children at weddings, whether it be that kids of a certain age are welcome, only specific children of a few family and friends, or no kids at all,” the wedding experts told Bored Panda.

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    #19

    This Speaks To Me

    This Speaks To Me

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    #20

    One Could Also Choose The "God Will Provide" Route As We All Know That Free Money Is A Thing In This World

    One Could Also Choose The "God Will Provide" Route As We All Know That Free Money Is A Thing In This World

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    WilvanderHeijden
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But you can't apply for animal support, yet you can apply for child support.

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    #21

    It’s Almost Summer!

    It’s Almost Summer!

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    Samantha Lomb
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly there is no spray for loud, screeching unsupervised kids.

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    “Please don’t take the inclusion or exclusion of your little ones personally (especially if the couple don’t have kids of their own to fully understand your situation) and remember—as nice as it is to bring your babies along to the celebration, it’s also an awesome opportunity for a fun night off if you’re asked to leave them with a sitter!” the experts said.

    “For marrying couples, the etiquette can be trickier. Newborns really need to be with their parents so please don’t ask for any babies under a few months to be left at home. It’s perfectly reasonable to ask for parents of older children to take the night off and leave them with a sitter, but the fairest way to do this is to make a blanket rule for everyone rather than picking and choosing which kids can come and who can’t.”

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    #22

    Cheers!

    Cheers!

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    #23

    Asking The Right Questions

    Asking The Right Questions

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    Deborah B
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do kids want to be at the wedding? Because as a child, I went to several, and they were mostly boring.

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    #24

    The Look Of Horror On Every Passenger’s Face As Children Board The Plane

    The Look Of Horror On Every Passenger’s Face As Children Board The Plane

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    Monday
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't mind this one as much. Parents and kids have to travel too and babies are going to cry....what pisses me off is when it's older kids with no manners who kick seats, jump on seats and scream for no reason.

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    Previously, my colleague Liucija spoke to Amy Blackstone, author of ‘Childfree by Choice’ and a professor of sociology at the University of Maine. Amy told Bored Panda that more people are aware that living childfree is a viable option than ever before.

    “That is largely thanks to the willingness of childfree people to speak out about their choice and of course to the decades-long work of reproductive justice advocates. Whether more people than in the past will ultimately remain childfree for their lifetimes remains to be seen,” the professor explained.

    #25

    I Swear

    I Swear

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    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Family want's you to be an incubator. My mum asked me (loooong time ago) if I would want children. I said Nope! Mum said "hmmm I get that, you do what you want sweetheart". Bless her.

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    #26

    My Friend Sent This To Me

    My Friend Sent This To Me

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    Vicky Z
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A little salt behind your back will make it disappear

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    #27

    Clever Girl

    Clever Girl

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    “Certainly more millennials are currently childfree than were previous generations at their age, but there hasn't been a dramatic increase in lifetime childlessness,” Amy noted. She added that, in time, it’ll become clear if today’s millennials are opting out of parenthood altogether or simply delaying starting a family.

    “We know from all kinds of social science research that having kids is not required for living a complete, happy, and fulfilling life,” the professor told Bored Panda. “We now know that parenthood is simply one of many paths available to us,” she said that it’s due to more childfree people speaking out about their lifestyle.

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    #28

    This About Sums It Up

    This About Sums It Up

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    WilvanderHeijden
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or "before" and "after" photos of the stylish interior of their house.

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    #30

    Long Term Planning

    Long Term Planning

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    J. F.
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apocalypse movies taught me one thing: 90% of the preventable deaths are caused because a kid does something stupid

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    #31

    Hallelujah

    Hallelujah

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    #32

    Ryan Reynolds Gets It!

    Ryan Reynolds Gets It!

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    #33

    Haha Not In This Economy!

    Haha Not In This Economy!

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    Ozacoter
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A shout to all the childfree broke people. You arent alone!

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    #34

    This Guy Gets It

    This Guy Gets It

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    MyOpinionHasBeenServed
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm now hearing under 25 to be too young. Strange it was thought of as an issue for you.

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    #35

    When You Become A Mother

    When You Become A Mother

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    #36

    Great View From Here

    Great View From Here

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    Id row
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Add some shades and pop-corn and yup.

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    #37

    Lazy Saturdays Are My Kinda Thing!

    Lazy Saturdays Are My Kinda Thing!

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    #38

    The Correct Response

    The Correct Response

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    Julia Atkinson
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then set it on fire and blow the ashes in the idiot's face

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    #39

    Gatekeeping Being Tired Is For The Birds

    Gatekeeping Being Tired Is For The Birds

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    May
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, one of those is self inflicted..

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    #40

    It Do Be Like That

    It Do Be Like That

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    May
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People finally stopped asking, once I hit 40. Until then it was - "Just wait - that biological clock is going to start ticking any minute now." Yeah, I don't think I have one of those.

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    #41

    My Bloodline Ends With Me

    My Bloodline Ends With Me

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    Julia Atkinson
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd go for the latter. One branch of my family has a history of severe mental illness which has led to several suicides, including that of my mother. Even if I wanted kids I wouldn't take the risk.

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    #42

    Have A Great Day Everyone!

    Have A Great Day Everyone!

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    #43

    Never Gonna Happen

    Never Gonna Happen

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    Jayne Kyra
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am selfish. I like my ME time. I like being able to play video games for hours or watch whatever I want all weekend. I really enjoy being able to go out and sit in a pub all afternoon and/or evening. I like spending my money on myself (and kitties and mum). Is that selfish? You bet it is! And I LOVE it!

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    #44

    If You Want To Make God Laugh, Tell Him Your Plans

    If You Want To Make God Laugh, Tell Him Your Plans

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    Ozacoter
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Having a child solely so they take care of you later in life is really selfish.

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    #45

    I Hope Memes Are Allowed Here

    I Hope Memes Are Allowed Here

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    Casey McAlister
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bonus points for "having a child we clearly can't afford"

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    #46

    Where Do Babies Come From?

    Where Do Babies Come From?

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    #47

    There's So Much Room For Activities!

    There's So Much Room For Activities!

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    #48

    Happy Not A Father's Day!

    Happy Not A Father's Day!

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    #49

    I Love It When Things Are Oddly Specific Yet So Accurate

    I Love It When Things Are Oddly Specific Yet So Accurate

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    MyOpinionHasBeenServed
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I notice that, too. I'll be out and there will be a young child who clearly has a terrible cold with a croupy cough and runny nose, and I just wonder why the parents have this child out and about and not in bed.

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    #50

    At Least I Don’t Have Kids

    At Least I Don’t Have Kids

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    Julia Atkinson
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Likewise. "Dammit, I'm going to splash out on a facsimile Shakespeare First Folio, it's not as if I have kids"

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    #51

    Haven't Heard From

    Haven't Heard From

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    #52

    It Do Be Like That Though.

    It Do Be Like That Though.

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    Ozacoter
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The sad part is when you are childfree and broke :(

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