The article discusses the societal pressure faced by those without children, particularly the probing questions they receive about their choice. A woman, childless by choice, initiated a conversation on social media asking parents to explain their reasons for having children, seeking honest responses beyond the typical platitudes. The resulting comments revealed various personal motivations, from a desire to experience unconditional love and create a family that one never had, to finding a sense of purpose through parenting, highlighting the diversity of parental experiences and emotions.
"Pouring love into another human, without conditions, and feeling that love reflected back at you, is a wonderful thing... I guess I'm just paying it forward."
"I had a difficult childhood and always craved a 'normal' family... I wanted to be the mummy I needed as a kid."
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