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Stargazer99

(2,740 posts)
Wed Sep 18, 2024, 10:13 AM Yesterday

I read so much BS about childless women as being somehow part of the problem

My thought is just leave childless women and parents alone and mind your own damn business. This is not exactly the best world to bring them into.
when new parents show me their new addition I tell them I hope the kid knows what they are getting into

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I read so much BS about childless women as being somehow part of the problem (Original Post) Stargazer99 Yesterday OP
Seems like a rather unpleasant and rude thing to say to a new parent. NoRethugFriends Yesterday #1
I doubt my comment would dampen parents happiness but it is a reality for many of us Stargazer99 Yesterday #2
So, just curious, why say it? NoRethugFriends Yesterday #3
why are politicians attacking these people PedroXimenez Yesterday #4
Women, especially childless women have been an easy target for a long time. Biophilic Yesterday #5
This is something I've thought about Texasgal Yesterday #6
DISTRACTION DISTRACTION DISTRACTION usonian Yesterday #7

NoRethugFriends

(2,769 posts)
1. Seems like a rather unpleasant and rude thing to say to a new parent.
Wed Sep 18, 2024, 10:16 AM
Yesterday

Being childless is of course fine. Dumping on others' innocent joy, maybe not so nice.

NoRethugFriends

(2,769 posts)
3. So, just curious, why say it?
Wed Sep 18, 2024, 10:25 AM
Yesterday

I think most people, new parents included, realize it's a screwed up world, with worst prospects to come.
That doesn't mean a new child is not joy to them.
Sorry about unhappiness in your world.

I am sad about the future for my teenage grandkids. But I don't dump that on them or their parents.
(and the kids are smart and well-aware of current and likely future state of the world).

PedroXimenez

(298 posts)
4. why are politicians attacking these people
Wed Sep 18, 2024, 10:46 AM
Yesterday

is that their job, to shame personal decisions. Especially weirdos like Vance. Not just because he's weird but because he's young, where does he get off making these judgements.

Biophilic

(4,430 posts)
5. Women, especially childless women have been an easy target for a long time.
Wed Sep 18, 2024, 10:56 AM
Yesterday

They are a threat to the male dominant world view. Very dangerous, don't cha know.

Texasgal

(17,136 posts)
6. This is something I've thought about
Wed Sep 18, 2024, 10:58 AM
Yesterday

Single, childless, widowed Women do not get the TAX breaks. We pay more. How is that a strain on society VANCE?

usonian

(12,336 posts)
7. DISTRACTION DISTRACTION DISTRACTION
Wed Sep 18, 2024, 12:22 PM
Yesterday

Another bullshit issue to take attention away from the scumbag, his crimes and rotten plan to rule.

AND attention away from the brilliant plan being put forth by Harris and Walz.

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