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The expectation forwomento have children is still deeply ingrained in our modern-day society.
is oftenunpleasant, as many find this topic too personal or sensitive to discuss with just anyone.
Recently,redditorMinimum_Reaction_724shared how she endured similar inquiries from a male colleague at a work seminar.
According toa2022 poll,37% of American respondents believed that women feel pressured to have children.
Meanwhile, 17% of them said thatmendo.
Child-rearing has long been accepted as one of those cultural rituals marking adulthood.
This is a deeply entrenched value that is directly and indirectly passed down through generations.
That is, having children confers some degree of social status on the individual, rightly or wrongly deserved.
People frequently assumed we had children or asked rather directly, Why not?
It always felt a bit rude.
It was awkward not being able to share the same experiences as adults our age who were parents.
I want to ensure that they dont feel the marginalization that many childless couples feel.
For example, having children later puts women in a better position,accordingto sociologist Philip Cohen.
They have more resources and more education.
The things we demand of people to be good parents are easier to supply when you are older.
If you dont wish to talk about your personal life, simply say so.
This means honestly stating your feelings and what you plan to do or not do.
Keep firmly in mind the fact that we cannot do it all in life, she reassuringly says.
We must make choices, and with each path taken, there is another that is left behind.
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