![]() ![]() I'm glad my surprises came along, but it gave me respect for the choices of various couples who decide not to have children. And although the author is a parent who didn't think she wanted kids before having them, she manages to avoid the pitfall of assuming others will change their minds. The reporter also interviewed Laura Carroll, author of Families of Two. The couple said that they very much admire their family and friends who are parents but that it boils down to a personal choice. "We think a good part of the success of our marriage stems from the fact that, because we don't have kids, we almost always have the energy to be kind, patient and generous with each other," said Sara McCabe, 41. However, many child-free couples, including the McCabes, volunteer generously with children and enjoy spending time with them. There are misconceptions and stereotypes of couples who choose not to have children, including not liking children, having difficult childhoods or lacking maturity. The couple has been married for nearly 16 years and is childless by choice. ![]() They love their action-packed lives (Sara plays in a steel drum metal band InsideOut Steelband), and they love each other. ![]() Recently, the couple went to Borneo, on a safari in Africa and on a hike through the rainforest. I was impressed by the couple in this article, who do a good job of making the childfree appear selfless and giving without apologizing for their choice not to have children.Ĭharlie and Sara McCabe travel like crazy. Growing number of couples are childless by choice. ![]()
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