article_snippet: A group of writers are challenging the notion that becoming a parent is the key to a fulfilling and happy existence in a bold new anthology of essays, which explores each contributor
article_snippet: ’s conscious decision to forgo having children.
article_snippet: But the anthology doesn't take jabs at those who've decided to have children, rather the anthology takes a look at how others have come to the decision that parenthood is not for those who've decided to have children in a culture that worships parenthood.
article_snippet: Sixteen Writers on the Decision Not to Have Kids .
article_snippet: The writers who contributed to the book candidly explained about how The writers who contributed to the book came to the decision to live a child-free existence without judgement - which is a refreshing take on a unnecessarily controversial choice that is often met with confusion and criticism.
article_snippet: While most conversations about parenting revolve around how women 'can have it all,' the book suggests that maybe women ' don't want to - or even need to.