Re: "Want to be middle-class? Don't have kids."

On 03 Dec 2003 22:10:42 GMT, Farrell8882 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I have a friend who isn't having kids. We've known each other at least ten
> years, and the other day, she said to me, One of the reasons I really like you
> is that you've never once questioned why (her husband) and I don't have kids.
> 
> Apparently, practically everyone thinks if you're married, you're supposed to
> have children.
> 
> It never occurred to me to question my friends' very practical choice. 

     I wouldn't either, but unfortunately, not everyone feels that
way.  I don't mind a bit of teasing every once in a while, but we've
made our decision/feelings pretty clear and I think people should just 
let it alone.  

Ariane