9 Silly Things People Say When They Hear You Don’t Want Kids (And Ways to Counter Them)

Dec 4th, 2009 | By CJ | Category: CJ's Quick Links

Wanting kids isn’t just the social norm, it’s said to be a biological imperative. But yet, some of us choose not to — and for good reason.

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