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Are womenrequiredto have kids?

This New Yorker certainly doesnt think so.

For a while, she considered whethermotherhoodwas the key to unlocking a fulfilling life.

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But after turning 30, she realized shedidnt want kids.

And its a choice that has, surprisingly, received a lot of backlashsomething she certainly wont stand for.

I hear the question, Whos going to take care of you when youre older?

Millennial woman in leopard print discussing child-free lifestyle backlash in a closet setting.

I dont agree with that, she shared.

A few netizens also came to her defense.

Another applauded, I have children.

Millennial with child-free lifestyle faces backlash, wearing a leopard print shirt in a closet.

However, Im so proud of this generation of women that have actually THOUGHT about having kids.

Not merely having them as a natural progress of life or obligation.

Our food, environment, government etc is scary, a third noted.

Millennial woman discussing child-free lifestyle choices in a walk-in closet with clothes and bags.

Its your life so dont let societal pressure push you into something you may regret.

I believe its more selfish to have kids for the wrong reasons than choosing not to have them.

Its not a good enough reason anymore because theres so much at stake.

Millennial woman holding a designer clutch in a closet, responding to a critical comment about her child-free lifestyle choices.

Check out the results:

Person in a leopard print shirt holding a cup, smiling in front of a wardrobe. Child-free lifestyle discussion above.

Millennial woman in front of handbags, facing backlash for a child-free lifestyle, wearing a beige top in a room full of accessories.

Millennial woman in coat and sunglasses standing on a balcony, embracing a child-free lifestyle.

Comment by Darla R: “I’m a single mother; and my advice is always: If you’re not prepared, don’t have one.

Comment praising a millennial’s choice of a child-free life, expressing support and enthusiasm.

Comment on child-free lifestyle choice, highlighting diverse life paths.

Comment discussing business class, child-free life, and personal happiness.

Comment discussing child-free lifestyle, expressing skepticism about societal pressure to have kids.

Comment on a child-free lifestyle choice with 3123 likes.

Comment on choosing a child-free life, expressing regret about parenthood with a touch of humor.

Comment criticizing millennial’s child-free life choice, referencing Gene Hackman with 198 likes.

Comment on selfish millennial facing backlash for choosing child-free life.

Comment on choosing a child-free life, user shares advice and gets 839 likes.

Kate responds to questions about choosing a child-free life, questioning societal norms on having kids.

A comment from Precious about Hermes boxes related to a millennial’s child-free life choice, with a heart reaction.

Comment by user advocating for a child-free lifestyle, expressing happiness and upcoming travel plans to Tokyo.

Comment on “selfish” millennial living a child-free life, humorous reference to Hermes collection in a will.

Comment about being criticized for choosing a smaller family, reflecting on child-free lifestyle choices.

45-year-old celebrates being child-free with love; receives 485 likes.

Comment from user ‘Marie’: “In a world full of Karen’s, be a Natalie!” with 14 likes, related to child-free choices.