To Conservatives: I do not want kids, so get over it!!!!!

[felix_numinous]

50. This is one (of many) aspect of the sexual revolution

that got damaged after the conservative movement of the 80s. I grew up during the 60s and 70s, my parents didn't pressure me to be a parent, and society was in a non-conformist phase then. I don't think many people imagined the conservative backlash that followed.

I was lucky to grow up then and in my family. But my parents were actually Republicans and had their own religion, but were ADULT enough to let us make our own decisions when we grew up. I never felt the parenting instinct either and did not have kids, but am very glad to see happy parents and kids.

The neo-conservative movement dumbed down the country, the news, the schools, movies, games and the way politicians communicated to the public was as if they wanted to keep people in a state of arrested development. And they succeeded with a large portion of the country. We are seeing the results today, there are too many unhappy families who never had the chance to make informed decisions about parenting.

Living one's life authentically should not be a radical idea--it should be the mainstream.

Cheers Lady Freedom Returns, thanks for sharing your story