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by Kaye D. Walters (Author)
Twice as many people today are not having children than 30 years ago. In an unprecedented survey, Kaye Walters has polled over 4,000 non-parents from 59 countries to find out why--in their words--they chose not to parent, and the issues they face for not doing so. Kidfree & Lovin' It! speaks to all types of non-parents--single or coupled, male or female--whether they are "childfree by choice," "kidfree by circumstance," "childless" or "on the fence."
Here's a sampling of what's inside:
- Hundreds of insightful quotes about kids, parenting and non-parenting from both the "childfree" and "childed."
- A look at the reasons why people have kids, and a thorough examination of why others don't.
- The Kidfree Bingo Card containing common cliche comments ("bingos") used to pressure you into procreating.
- A list of creative comebacks to use when you get blindsided by one of the "bingos" mentioned above.
- An exclusive list of over 260 notable non-parents from past to present--peppered with their quotes on the subject.
- Dozens of resources for non-parents worldwide, including groups, websites, books and a pithy glossary of terms.
Kidfree & Lovin' It! is the most complete guide to living as a non-parent published to date.
Author Biography
Kaye Walters has worked in the magazine industry for more than 25 years. She has worked in national advertising for such publications as ISLANDS and Unique Homes magazine. She also has written travel and lifestyle articles. She recently stepped down as publisher of Passport Gateway Magazine of Santa Barbara-a visitor publication she co-launched in 1995-to pursue the Kidfree Project. Walters lives on the beach in California with her soul mate, Brian. Together they like to play beach volleyball, kayak, stand-up paddle board, snorkel, ski, scuba, hike, bike, travel, garden, read and hunt for sea glass on the beach-you got it-kidfree!
