Editorials
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
I'm Convinced - Misery Loves Company
Many people may push the childfree to reproduce, but how many of them are secretly thinking their lives are awful and are hoping yours will end up awful, too?
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/im-convinced-misery-loves-company —
1 August 2008
A Home of One's Own
Childfrees may find that others are willing to confront them over how much home they really “need” if they’re not going to fill it with children.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/a-home-of-ones-own —
1 July 2008