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A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report found that the US birth rate fell by 4% from 2019 to 2020, the sharpest single-year decline in almost 50 years, and the lowest number of births since 1979. With more and more people passing on the prospect of having children, childfree people are still seen with a fair share of stigma by society.

With so much pressure to experience parenthood and the joys and challenges that come with it, people who consciously choose not to do so have to find ways to build resilience and inner strength to stand up for themselves.

One such way is not taking things too seriously to begin with. Just like this Facebook page titled “Childfree Humor” which is created “for people who don't care much for kids and want to have a laugh about it.”

The page is home to almost 94k followers and it even has a humorous Etsy shop with bold and sarcastic childfreedom-related shirts. Scroll down below through a selection of “Childfree Humor” posts that range from painfully hilarious to all too relatable.

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Wayde Baker
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Keep your legs shut. If you get raped report it and take the pill. Simple as that.

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

I have been saying for years that we just allow people to have kids without doing any sort of check to see if they should. Religious types seem very interested in everyone having babies, but not so interested in helping people pay for them, or help them if they grow up in a household that doesn't want them. Also - we have quite enough people as it is, we need to pump the brakes a lot worldwide.

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Greta Denmark
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Logic doesn't come into it. What irks me most is that some people seem to believe that if abortions are made illegal there will be no more abortions. In reality there will be about the same number of abortions, but girls/women will die or get sterile from infections.

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Dur Dur Dur
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the USA, at least, there are 1 million abortions per year. Historically the number of illegal abortions before Roe each year is much, much smaller, and the number of women dying from back alley abortions before Roe each year is minuscule.

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ravina nimje
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The government runs on the ability to make a wishes come true for narrow-minded people and not logic.

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Donna Partain
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THAT IS JUST ONE OF THE MANY REASONS WE NEED A COMPLETE GOVERNMENT OVERHAUL!

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Beenie Cat
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't the government controlling everything the reason why the US rebelled against the British all those centuries ago

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

As logical as sending nude pictures of men and women into space hoping that aliens will see them, and recognize humans when they finally make it to earth. Sadly, I am not kidding, and it is a multi-culture venture. Won't help take care of children, but hoping for an invasion of aliens.

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

I'm going to get so many downvotes, but this really isn't "Child free humor". This is a serious like discussion about abortion. It's great to discuss serious topics, but it doesn't fit the title of the list. I personally think that the discussion and serious parts should have their own list, or a list that fits better. Abortion is not humorous. It's a serious topic that needs a good place for it's seriousness.

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

It seems pro choicers want absiloite control over a fetus and NOTHING to do with it once born. Who is going to care for an unwanted child ?

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

If a woman is forced to have an unwanted child then let's Institute a law that the child is then given to the father to raise and she can move on with her life!

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Emma Q.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because the government doesn't allow her to consent to medical procedures that will save her life. The government should, however, acknowledge that contraceptives are far more effective on a large scale at preventing teen pregnancy and allow safe sex lessons in public schools. Sorry, religious conservatives but most abortions are done by your daughters that were taught sex was taboo.

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Lynda Mealer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She could get an abortion because she is not old enough to give consent and that's rape. Also, she can get one in most states up to 3 months. Know your facts.

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

That's not a good argument for killing the lives of unborn children. Since roe v wade is being overturned minorities will now have their birth rates stop being stagnant now. Hispanic babies will live and taste freedom. Black babies (which have had it the worst) won't be killed for irresponsible hook up culture. Asian babies can prosper with life. If you didn't want to be responsible for a life or not a victim of something heinous then be responsible with your body. I'm an uncle dad of 2 nephews and a niece so take it from me, don't be irresponsible or else someone will take on your responsibilities. I enjoy being a parent but I'll tell you like anyone else's it's a hard job full of sacrifices and compromises.

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

I had my child at 16 not that I regret having him and he filled my life with love. Having said that I wouldn't recommend it to any 16 yr old ever. My greatest difficulty and emotional damage came from societies view of young mothers and the worst offenders are our fellow women. They can be so cruel and judgey and they will make a 16 yr old a social outcast.

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

Tha, tha, tha, that's na na na not logical, Schlock, the Stuttering Vulcan.

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Joseph Mainusch
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

... but if she gets pregnant, she can kill her baby. How is that at all logical?

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Nobody
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well for the second there are plenty of options to keep that child from being brought into the world. Like rubbers, birth control, oh and not having sex.

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

I know I'm super late and I want to emphasize that I am pro choice....however....i just wanna point out that the government is not and can not ban abortion. Overturning Roe Vs Wade would simply give the people of the state's the power to vote on how far along you can be when you seek the abortion. I think everyone can agree that with programs and people out there that are willing to help with the financial part of it there really shouldn't be any excuse to wait two months or three months to start thinking about serious life changing things such as this.

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

Yeah, government and logic aren't exactly on speaking terms right now.

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

Let's put this in perspective. If a 16-year-old wanted to murder a child, the government wouldn't allow it. But if she gets pregnant, the government can ban her from getting an abortion. Just sayin'

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

Adoption. So many couples wanting a family so badly, and cannot have their own. I did, and he has a wonderful life!

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

Are you aware of the copious amounts of children already up for adoption? And that a good portion never ends up adopted? Maybe worry about the children waiting and praying for a family to adopt them before you start suggesting more be added to the system.

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

Well not that I don’t agree here, but logically spoken: if she doesn’t adopt the kid it will still keep existing, while an abortion will end a potential life? Isn’t that why they call them „pro life“…? How that is different to taking the pill I don’t understand either though. Thought we have problems from overpopulation anyway? I am not that well connected to the world. Sorry.

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Dur Dur Dur
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because millions of us don't believe in killing people. And I'm not going to ridiculous back and forth about "clumps of cells" or child abuse, of which abortion is the worst form.

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

Oh you f**king liberals *shakes fist* abortion is a evil thing not to the child but to are society who needs more people due to our under population in the U.S.

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

Because murder is illegal and your stupidity and lust aren't an excuse to kill Because it's an inconvenience. If you aren't ready do t have unprotected sex. Or give the baby up for adoption

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cause adoption is a choice and pregnancy is a teenager making a stupid mistake that she needs to take responsibility for

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Tree P
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone makes mistakes, and why is SHE the one who has to take responsibility? Takes two to tango!

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

Let's put this in perspective. If a 16-year-of wanted to murder a child, the government wouldn't allow it. But if she gets pregnant, the government can ban her from getting an abortion

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

No the state is now in control of that and you have to ask what the woman of the respective state the girls in to see if it's ok for her to have an abortion. Which would more than likely be the same, not every state outlawed it so you can still have your $2000 (depends on how far along the baby is before the girl aborts the baby) procedure in another state.

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

I think they are going for abstinence until marriage. Not opening your legs wide for anyone who thinks ur pretty. Gives u a pause. But I agree it's not logical

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Get on birth control, Keep her legs closed, abstain, adoption, listen to sex ed from parents, teachers....js ~ adoption is for the child's welfare, an adoptive parent "should be a responsible" adult. Some 16yo are more adult than some 40yo these days.

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Maybe women/ girls should think twice about what they're going to do & who they're going to do it with before having sex, maybe this wouldn't be such a problem.

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

Why is the girl always blamed. Boys can be very pushy about having sex!

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Bored Panda reached out to the creator behind the Childfree Humor Facebook page who said that she comes from a conservative, Asian family where girls were trained to be good wives and mothers. “Getting married as soon as possible and having children immediately after was pretty much the only option you had once you grew up,” the creator said and added that “This was suffocating for me, I knew from a very young age that that life was not for me, but I was surrounded by people who had those expectations of me.”

“This page, which I started in 2013, was a way to escape that and have a voice of my own. It was cathartic, still is. Knowing there are so many other people out there that are just like me, it made me realize I wasn't a freak or abnormal, and it was okay to not want children.”

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

I like Tre. I've seen some post of him, funny and clever

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The creator of Childfree Humor said that there is “a fairly large stigma” when it comes to childlessness in our society. “People think you're immature, selfish, or stupid for choosing to be childfree; usually all three,” she told us.

Moreover, apart from the social stigma, pressure from family members to reconsider this choice makes it all the more difficult, the creator of Childfree Humor said. “It's usually finding similar-minded people who you can connect with that's the biggest challenge. I don't really know any childfree people in real life but thanks to the internet, there are communities and groups you can be part of that make you feel less lonely.”

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Most of Childfree Humor's followers are women, the creator said, “which isn't surprising because I am a woman too and most of what I post is the humor that helps you cope with the expectations that society places on women.”

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“What surprised me was that my audience was global. I have followers not just from North America but also from Asia, Africa, etc. It tells you that the women from all over the world, irrespective of the culture they are from, face the same kind of pressure and stigma that comes from choosing to not procreate,” the creator concluded.

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

Oldest joke in the world. I love kids, I just couldn't eat a whole one. It's a joke, don't be grumpy.

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

That’s what I was told when when I was 22, a single mom of two kids I adored but never wanted more, when I asked the doctor to do a tubal. He said, “Oh now, you’re young you’ll change your mind.” I said, “I have never wanted more than two children. I.DO.NOT. WANT.ANY.MORE. My age has nothing to do with it!” Doctor: “But what if you meet a nice man & fall in love but he wants a child of his own?” Me-pissed, “What am I? A brood mare? I have to put up with the dangers of birth control because he doesn’t have a child & why would he want me to be the mother if the first two I popped out weren’t good enough for him?Besides, his not having a child sounds a whole lot like his problem, not mine.” He said I was taking it wrong. LOL. Bet your a*s I was. The worst comment I ever got though was an older women who said, “But what if something happened to one of your children, then you’d want another.” I was shocked. One goes, just replace it! SMH.

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Many childfree people hear that one annoying question way more often than they should. “When are you having a baby?” is the kind of question many people would do anything not to hear ever again. Previously Bored Panda spoke with Susan Petang, a certified divorce coach and the creator of “The Quiet Zone Coaching,” who teaches people how to stop feeling overwhelmed and start waking up happy in the morning again.

Petang said that it can indeed be super annoying when others (family or not!) continually ask when you’re going to have kids, get married, or something else that they think you should be doing. Referring to these questions, Petang said that “no, it’s none of their business.”

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

Don't forget the old "But what about your future husband?? Don't you dare about what HE will want??"

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

If you ever have time, space, money, and energy, and you want to have a child in your home, there's always a shortage of foster parents.

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“Let me ask you this: Why are they asking in the first place? Is it because they know you want kids, and are concerned about your happiness? Is it because they’re just nosy? Is it because they don’t have the social skills to know that it’s an inappropriate question?”

Susan argues that “trying to understand WHY someone is doing something annoying doesn’t justify their behavior, but putting yourself in someone else’s shoes for a moment helps YOU be less annoyed.” She added: “you can even think to yourself, ‘Wow, it’s really sad that they don’t understand how annoying that question is.’”

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

So many people just want cute babies and they have no idea what to do once the child starts developing a personality... that's why the world is full of totally messed up people.

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

Honestly, we should just call it something else in order to loophole this whole situation. That's what conservatives do when they find a tax law they don't like. They find loopholes. So let's rename abortion procedures as 'evacuating undocumented immigrants' that way when someone needs to go in for this procedure, they can say they aren't getting an abortion. And then these prolife (in name only because they don't care about life at all, really) people will have to carry signs saying they're against evacuating undocumented immigrants which will make their heads explode.

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However, we need to remember that other people are going to do what they are going to do. This applies to all kind of things people talk about, whether it’s asking you “when are you having a baby?” or a whole other unrelated thing.

“We have no control over their behavior. You’re right, your Nosy Aunt Rosie shouldn’t be asking you these questions – but she just did,” the life coach said. However, Petang argues that “our expectations of others aren’t going to change the weather on Jupiter, so don’t get all bristly when people ask stupid or nosy questions – we can’t control them, but we can control ourselves and our responses.”

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

Dogs are easy to train - potty training a toddler can take YEARS

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On the other hand, some people feel like they’re pushed into a corner. So in those cases, you may have no choice but to shut the nosy people down. It doesn’t need to be aggressive at all. “Address the intention rather than the question. For example, the woman in the story could say to her brother, ‘That’s something I love about you – you’re so concerned about my happiness!’ (Note that she hasn’t answered the nosy question.)”

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Petang added that another great response would be, “You seem like you really want us to have a baby!” Then let them explain their question. “You can also come right out and ask, ‘Why do you want to know?’”

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

My mum whispered to me when I was 14 "you don't have to have kids. It's one option in a life where you're the first generation to live many options. If you choose to have kids it's a lifelong option even if they die before you. If you choose not to have kids it's a lifelong choice that opens up so many options, the possibilities are limitless." She also added that if she had her life over, and born in my generation, GenX, she would not have had kids. I took her advice. We're still very close :)

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

Tattoos can be removed, or changed into something you like better. Kids, not so much.

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

Me too! There's so much fun in other aisles with more interesting products to buy than wearable toilet paper.

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

Lol that was important it helped me…… I have officially decided I’m never having kids!

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Y'all could afford babies, uh, no. Raising kids is insanely expensive. It's already expensive even before the kid is born with all prenatal care and buying all sorts of things for the baby. And that's just for the baby stuff. Let alone the cost of giving birth and postnatal care for the mom.

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