More power to ya if u decide to not be a parent but nothing bugs me more than someone who does not have kids having an opinion on the subject in a negative light. I don't feel my kid weighs me down or prevents me from doing anything. And I don't appreciate the 'single mom' comment. It's not a bad thing btw. Some women and men choose to be solo parents. I would rather not be in a miserable marriage. So enjoy your kidless life but focus on the positive rather than your negative opinion that having children is a bad thing.

for being enlightened and honest to yourself about your reasons. I love being single but I also love being in a relationship. I love being independent but I'd also love to have a family. For me, the benefits of having children outweigh the costs. Everyone is different.

Good on you for making a choice. I don't blame you at all for not wanting to have children. Parenting these days is a volunteer job that nobody has time for anymore. And today's generation of kids are turning out to be disrespectful all because their parents are not teaching them any social skills. I work with kids but I myself don't want to have any of my own. Just my prerogative.

Sister! Woot, it feels so good to live life how YOU want to doesn't it?

Not sure you should be working with children given your comment...

I'm sure they meant being a single mom is hardwork. If someone chooses to have a child as a single person then they must have their life together and enough support. I have friends who are single mom's and it can be a struggle. I would never want to have a baby on my own. Seems hard enough with two people.

I have been a single mom for the last 18 years and it was %^&-ing hard!! The hardest, most challenging thing I've done in my life. There were times I wanted to run away from it all. It wasn't the mothering part that was hard - that was easy and came naturally to me and my son was a doll. It was the financial struggle that was so debilitating. It was extremely stressful. But that struggle made me into a person who I am proud to be today. I am resourceful and strong. I feel that I can tackle anything now. Being a parent made me want to be the best person I could be because those little eyes were watching me. I'm also following my dream because I knew if I told him to follow his dreams I would have to walk the talk. My son is a kind, handsome, generous young man who treats me and his grandparents to dinner. I am proud of him everyday and proud of us, that we did it together, and I would not change one minute of my life. Having children is the most rewarding and loving experience you will ever have, but try to have some financial security before you do it. You can do it without - women (and some exceptional men) have been doing it for centuries, but it's less stress if you know you will have enough to eat. Good luck!

This wasn't meant in any way to "bash" being a single mom - I just personally wouldn't want any part of that. I give major props to single moms and I love kids - this is just not what I want for my life...hence "my" confession. That's the beauty of life - we can CHOOSE to live it how WE want. People can judge me for saying this - I don't care. When you don't care what other people think, that is when you are free. Simple.

Im 35 right now and have 2 cats. I dont want to get married, never