Jessica Valenti explores modern motherhood and the choice to have children.

A short read. Have you ever wondered why anyone would not want to have children? Most would argue children are a gift, so what could possibly be the reason to make such a decision? There are many different reasons depending on the person and their circumstances. Therefore, this particular read is simply one of many. The book is purposefully short to get straight to the point and is for anyone who has ever wondered if parenting is the right choice for them, is certain they would be a parent or is simply curious. The points addressed spanning different stages of parenthood is based on one persons point of view and ideology, and it could also serve as a reflective piece for parents or would be parents to read.

The shocking treatise that was a bestselling international media sensation upon its 2007 publication in France now makes its eagerly anticipated English-language debut. A mother of two herself, Maier makes her deadly serious, if at times laugh-out-loud-funny, argument with all the unbridled force of her famously wicked intellect. In forty to-the-point, impressively erudite chapters drawing on the realms of history, child psychology, politics, and the environment, Maier effortlessly skewers the idealized notion of parenthood as a natural and beautiful endeavour. Enough with this “baby-mania” that is plaguing modern society, says Maier, it’s nothing but brainwashing. Are you prepared to give up your free time, dinners with friends, spontaneous romantic getaways, and even the luxury of uninterrupted thought for the “vicious little dwarves” that will treat you like their servant, cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars, and end up resenting you? Speaking to the still “child-free”, to fellow suffering parents, and to adamant procreationists alike, No Kids is a controversial, thought-provoking, and undeniably entertaining read. Reasons to avoid having kids: •You will lose touch with your friends •Your sex life will be over •Children cost a fortune • Child-rearing is endless drudgery •Vacations will be nightmares •You’ll lose your identity and become just “mom” or “dad” •Your children will become mindless drones of capitalism •The planet’s already overcrowded •Your children will inevitably disappoint you

We've needlessly turned parenting into an unpleasant chore. Parents invest more time and money in their kids than ever, but the shocking lesson of twin and adoption research is that upbringing is much less important than genetics in the long run. These revelations have surprising implications for how we parent and how we spend time with our kids. The big lesson: Mold your kids less and enjoy your life more. Your kids will still turn out fine. Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids is a book of practical big ideas. How can parents be happier? What can they change -- and what do they need to just accept? Which of their worries can parents safely forget? Above all, what is the right number of kids for you to have? You'll never see kids or parenthood the same way again.

Why Have Kids - Why Not? by SIX time mother and expert health and wellness writer Cathy Wilson, is a flavorful take-action book identifying and offering solutions to key factors influencing your decision to have a child, or not! In this direct introductory self-help book, Wilson heads straight to the heart of the matter, answering all the right question logically and practically, and convincingly delivers peace of mind with your decision. Wilson once again works her magic to help remove inhibition, clear the clutter, and de-stress the issues, which uncovers the best decision for you and your partner, *How Fast is Your Biological Clock Ticking? *Are You Established in Your Career? *Is Your Partner on Board? *What's Your Financial Picture? *Have You Got Your Feet Wet Caring For Other Children? *Do You Have Close Positive Family Support? *Are both You and your Partner Healthy and Fertile? These are just a few questions this solution focused book uncovers, when making the gynormous decision of whether or not it's time for you to pull up your socks and become a parent. Is there any Scientific Evidence supporting more children trumps less? Will Positive Parenting show you how to make your child successful? Can your parenting principles increase the odds of raising a gifted child? What Strategies work when you and your partner aren't on the same baby-making page? Do you understand all the factors subject to change in your life after baby number one arrives? Are you ready to take from yourself and Give willingly to your new baby? Is your relationship base solid enough to absorb the kicks this Life-Changing Decision will dish out? If you are deliberating as to whether or not your should have kids, or perhaps if you should add another, this expert practical and gynormously informational guide delivers the facts and considerations you need to make the best choice for you. If you're ready to open your mind and explore top notch factors surrounding baby-making decisions, let's begin!

With more and more people not having kids, how will our lives unfold? Whether by choice or by circumstance, childfree and childless life is very different from parenthood. Do You Have Kids? Life When the Answer is No takes on topics from the shifting meaning of friendship and family to what we leave behind when we die. Weaving together wisdom from women ages twenty-four to ninety-one with both her own story and a growing body of research, Kaufmann brings to light alternate routes to meaning, connection, and joy.Today about one in five adults over age 40 will never have children. Non-parents don't talk much about what not having kids means to our lives and identities. Not that we don't want to; there just aren't obvious catalysts for such open conversations. In fact, social taboos preclude exploration of the topic. Our family-centric culture doesn't know quite what to do with non-parents, so there's potential for the childless and childfree to be sidelined, ignored, or drowned out. Even so, there's widespread, pent-up demand for understanding this perfectly normal way of being. In this straight-shooting, exhaustively researched book, women without kids talk candidly about the ways in which their lives differ from societal norms and expectations?the good, the bad, and the unexpected.

In parenting there is no I did what I was supposed to do. In parenting there is only doing all you can do. Suppose to suggest that there is a limit that you get to. But if you mirror how God parents us there is no limit. Go out of your way, step out of your comfort zone. Be open and receptive. Love unconditionally, expect excellence, and exude greatness. Always sharing and nurturing. Give your best. Youll reap what you sow. In due season the harvest will be good and plentiful.