(Yes, Bratz - Babyz: The Movie is enough to make anyone sterile. But the video above was merely an afterthought.)
Women delay having kids because of care costs, by Jessica on Feministing.
A new poll says that one in five women are deciding against having children--or delaying having one--because of the high cost of child care and preschool. The poll, which was commissioned by an anti-crime organization, recommends increased funding and support for quality child care and preschool programs like Head Start...
Or maybe this is why: Black Love is Dead, from The Message on YouTube, via Racialicious.
Nope, it's mostly the first reason. I would have a kid now--meaning after I finished business school--if I had the money to raise it properly. I barely make enough now to house myself. :(
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I don't have 'em 'cause I just don't want 'em. But every time I hear stories like the one about the toy recall or that people are paying out the nose just for daycare, I thank my lucky hormones that I never had those maternal feelings.
stephanie, my mother is taking my future kids for summer vacation. Three months in St. Thomas will be good for them. And great for me. :)
cubical, it's okay not to want kids. There is a child-free population for you, and it's growing both in numbers and in acceptance from the larger society.
Oh, I know it. :) I'm in a childfree comm on LiveJournal and I hang out with my local No Kidding chapter (a social club for childfree people).
Um...does your mom want to take me for summer vacation? I can do three months in St. Thomas...
cubical, I was half kidding about the child free thing. Now I know someone who is actually a part of it. Cool!
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