Editorials
Resolutely Childfree
Julie updates us on her resolution to be more openly childfree
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/resolutely-childfree —
7 May 2010
A Feminist Choice
Moms are the current feminist poster-children. Here’s why the childfree choice is a feminist one.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/a-feminist-choice —
7 May 2010
Snow Days
If it’s the weekend, it must be snow…!
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/snow-days —
1 March 2010
Putting Others First
These childfree philanthropists past and present put others first.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/putting-others-first —
1 March 2010
Pregnant While in a War Zone
Should women who get pregnant in war zones be punished or pardoned?
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/pregnant-while-in-a-war-zone —
2 January 2010
Post-Television
Why living with only over-the-air broadcasting might not be such a crazy idea.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/post-television —
2 January 2010
A Grown-up Christmas
Without children in the picture, Christmas is about more than Santa and gifts.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/a-grown-up-christmas —
1 December 2009
No Kids, No Meat
One person finds her vegetarianism puzzles her friends and family almost as much as her childfreedom.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/no-kids-no-meat —
1 July 2009
An Oldie but a Goodie
It’s from 2003, but it’s still a winner in the nonsensical hate department.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/an-oldie-but-a-goodie —
1 June 2009
Setting a Bad Example
My life is my own, and if I don’t choose to live it for children, that’s my choice.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/setting-a-bad-example —
1 April 2009
On Not Hating Children
Even childfrees can show their compassion for children.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/on-not-hating-children —
1 March 2009
The Octo-Scam
Nadya Suleman’s ocuplets have brought outrage and a rethinking of the ethics of fertility treatments and the pro-child bias in the distribution of state aid.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/the-octo-scam —
1 March 2009
Congratulations. Now go away...
Children don’t belong everywhere. They just seem to be everywhere.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/congratulations-now-go-away —
1 February 2009
Welcome, 2009!
One woman offers up her New Year’s Resolution.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/welcome-2009 —
1 January 2009
Tis the Season . . . for "sacrifice"
The New York Times profiles at least one mother who’s “giving up” for the kids for Christmas so they can have more plastic crap.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/tis-the-season-for-sacrifice —
1 December 2008
Get Involved
Don’t like what’s going on in your neighborhood, or your nation? You can stand up and do something about it.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/get-involved —
1 December 2008
Working It Out
Being childfree in the workplace can be a hassle, but can one claim discrimination?
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/working-it-out —
1 November 2008
Growing Apart
Finding one’s place in a social circle can be difficult when you’re childfree.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/growing-apart —
1 October 2008
How do I say it?
It can be difficult to respond honestly when people tell you about their pregnancies.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/how-do-i-say-it —
1 October 2008
Friends in Old Age
There’s no rule that says only parents will have caregivers in old age.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/friends-in-old-age —
1 August 2008