Common Questions
~ A Childfree person has never had a child and does not want to become a parent.
~ If in reference to the lifestyle or a person, it is “childfree”. Capitalizing the “c” is a common practice and accepted when used in this fashion.
~ Placing a space (“child free”) or dash (“child-free”) between “child” and “free” does alter it’s meaning.
~ The words, when separated, becomes a phrase to include things such as events or venues. Example: “This is a child-free resort” or “The bride and groom would like to have a child free wedding ceremony.”
~ The two terms are mutually exclusive.
~ The terms has evolved into two distinctive communities.
~ The Childless community focuses on planning to have a child, actively attempting to have a child, and offering support for those who are unable to have a child.
~ The Childfree community focuses on celebrating the decision to not have a child. People can enter the Childfree community at different stages in life.
+ Some have always known they did not want a child.
+ Some embrace the Childfree lifestyle after being unable to have a child.
+ Some discover their life has naturally progressed without a child.
~ Pronatalism is the belief that it is good and desirable to have children. It is the opposite of anti-natalism, which is the belief that it is wrong to have children.
~ Pronatalism is often based on the belief that children are a blessing, and that they bring joy and happiness to their parents. Pronatalists also often believe that children are important for the future of society, and that they will help to keep the population growing.
~ There are many different reasons why people might be pronatalist. Some people believe that it is their duty to have children, while others believe that it is the best way to live a fulfilling life. Some people also believe that having children is the only way to ensure that their genes are passed on to the next generation.
~ Pronatalism is a common belief in many cultures around the world. It is often promoted by governments, religious organizations, and the media. Pronatalism can be a powerful force, and it can make it difficult for people who do not want to have children to feel like they are making the right decision.
~ There are a number of arguments against pronatalism. Some people argue that it is unfair to bring children into a world that is full of suffering. Others argue that overpopulation is a major problem, and that having fewer children is the best way to protect the environment. Still others argue that people should have the right to choose whether or not to have children, without being pressured by social or cultural norms.
~ The short answer is “no”.
~ Challenging pronatialism doesn’t make someone an antinatalist. You can disagree with pronatailism and still support an individual’s right to choose to have a child.
~ An example of challenging pronatalism is: advancing reproductive rights and working towards a sustainable population.
~ Antinatalism is the philosophical position that assigns a negative value judgement of birth and views procreation as immoral. Antinatalists argue that humans should abstain from procreating. There are various reasons why antinatalists believe reproduction is immoral.
~ The general antinatalist argument can be given as follows:
~ Life entails inevitable suffering.
~ Death is inevitable.
~ Humans (and all forms of life) are born without their consent, no one chooses whether or not they come into existence.
~ Therefore, it is wrong to bring new people into the world because they will inevitably suffer and die without their consent.
~ Antinatalism is a controversial position, and there are many arguments against it. Some people argue that life is not all suffering, and that there is also joy and happiness to be found. Others argue that it is not wrong to bring people into the world, because they can choose to make their own lives meaningful.
~ Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to be antinatalist is a personal one. There is no right or wrong answer, and each person must decide what they believe is best.
~ No, childfree and anti-natalism are not the same thing.
~ Childfree is a term used to describe people who do not want to have children. They may choose to be childfree for a variety of reasons, such as not wanting the responsibility of raising a child, not wanting to disrupt their lifestyle, or not wanting to bring a child into a world that they see as being too difficult or dangerous.
~ Antinatalism is a philosophical position that holds that it is morally wrong to bring new people into the world. Anti-natalists believe that life is inherently full of suffering, and that it is unfair to bring someone into the world without their consent.
~ While there is some overlap between childfree people and anti-natalists, they are not the same thing. Childfree people may choose not to have children for a variety of reasons, not all of which are based on a belief that it is morally wrong to procreate. Anti-natalists, on the other hand, believe that it is always wrong to bring new people into the world, regardless of the circumstances.
~ It is important to note that there is a spectrum of anti-natalism, with some people believing that it is only wrong to bring children into the world under certain circumstances, such as when the child is likely to suffer from a serious illness or disability. Others believe that it is always wrong to bring new people into the world, regardless of the circumstances.
~ To watch a video diving into this topic, check out the 2022 Childfree Convention panel on Anti-natalism.
~ The short answer is no.
~ A definition of eugenics: “Eugenics is a fringe set of beliefs and practices that aim to improve the genetic quality of a human population. Historically, eugenicists have attempted to alter human gene pools by excluding people and groups judged to be inferior or promoting those judged to be superior.”
~ Being Childfree, at its core, is a lifestyle for oneself. It is about personal choice with no desire to influence another’s decision or ability to have a child.
