Seeking a Thoughtful Conversation on Childlessness

The American author and novelist Meghan Daum is proud to be childless but she’s puzzled as to why that attitude is still met with sharp criticism and incredulity by the public and mainstream media. She’s commissioned a collection of essays by 16 fellow writers who have also chosen to be childless in which they reflect on their choice. The book is called Selfish, Shallow and Self-Absorbed. Meghan Daum talks about the variety of reasons people have for their decision.

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