My mother-in-law often asks my kids when they'll make them great-grandparents. I don't mind if it never happens.

Whenever we gather, my mother-in-law asks my son and daughter-in-law when they'll have children. Though being a grandparent sounds nice, it’s ultimately their decision.

When my son and daughter-in-law got married, I asked them to pinky swear not to have children for ten years. They’re young and have lives to live.

I’ve never dreamed of becoming a grandmother, and my feelings on them having children are conflicted. I question if the world really needs more people.

My belief system has evolved past the duty to continue the species. I respect my children’s choices as they navigate adult life.

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