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ihilani


Posted by Christine

What about something like the Kid Free Zone? Not everyone chooses to be childfree and I think it's a little insensitive to imply that it was.



love it!

 
Posted 3/9/09 12:20 PM
munchkinfacemama


Posted by maybeamommy


Posted by Lisa

I like Childfree Families the best!!

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Me too!

Because I do still consider us a family Chat Icon



Ditto!

 
Posted 3/9/09 12:28 PM
maybebaby

I know this board isn't for me...I have a child and one on the way but I saw this new board which I think is a great idea.

However....I just think that the two situations (people that are childless by choice and those that are b/c of IF) are so completely different, I just don't see how it could be for both? Maybe some topics could be shared, I understand that, but the vibe/feelings are just a bit different. AGAIN this is only my opinion and my opinion is apt to change...

I do think if its a board for both, childless by choice is not a good name of course. Maybe a simple "Families without Children" works? It implies neither a voluntary nor involuntary position on the topic...

 
Posted 3/9/09 12:51 PM
karenk71


Posted by maybebaby

I know this board isn't for me...I have a child and one on the way but I saw this new board which I think is a great idea.

However....I just think that the two situations (people that are childless by choice and those that are b/c of IF) are so completely different, I just don't see how it could be for both? Maybe some topics could be shared, I understand that, but the vibe/feelings are just a bit different. AGAIN this is only my opinion and my opinion is apt to change...

I do think if its a board for both, childless by choice is not a good name of course. Maybe a simple "Families without Children" works? It implies neither a voluntary nor involuntary position on the topic...



I totally agree that these are two completely different situations. I don't mind sharing one board but I'm a little surprised that the name was automatically "childless by choice". Anyway, no problem once it is changed and different questions can be asked and discussions started for those who are childless NOT by choice. Some topics will definitely overlap. Thanks for making this callout and for understanding the difference.

 
Posted 3/9/09 1:03 PM
PreshusSmurf

How about ... Families of Two

 
Posted 3/9/09 1:10 PM
maybebaby

Edited b/c I realized I hated my suggestion Chat Icon

Message edited 3/9/2009 1:19:22 PM.

 
Posted 3/9/09 1:15 PM
JessInCA

I like Kid-free zone, or child-free families.

 
Posted 3/9/09 1:42 PM
mrswask


Posted by Christine

What about something like the Kid Free Zone? Not everyone chooses to be childfree and I think it's a little insensitive to imply that it was.




I love it!

 
Posted 3/9/09 1:51 PM
MrsM-6-7-08

I like childless families or childfree families

 
Posted 3/9/09 3:45 PM
Red

thank you LIF

I like any name but Childless by Choice...its not always a choice we have control over

 
Posted 3/9/09 4:01 PM
LisaW

Definitely need a name change

 
Posted 3/9/09 5:16 PM
Tabitha

i like childfree families or childless families

 
Posted 3/9/09 6:12 PM
KittyTheStray

I vote for Childless Families, because 'Kid Free Zone' sounds WAAAAAY too much like parents who are trying to "escape" their kids for lack of a better term.

think you'll get a lot of parents with children coming on thinking it's a spot to just nto talk about their kids.

Hope that makes sense, although I may not be wording it well!

 
Posted 3/9/09 6:38 PM
TheLorax


Posted by KittyTheStray

I vote for Childless Families, because 'Kid Free Zone' sounds WAAAAAY too much like parents who are trying to "escape" their kids for lack of a better term.

think you'll get a lot of parents with children coming on thinking it's a spot to just nto talk about their kids.

Hope that makes sense, although I may not be wording it well!



I agree!

 
Posted 3/9/09 7:17 PM
-BabyMiracle-


Posted by Red

thank you LIF

I like any name but Childless by Choice...its not always a choice we have control over



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Posted 3/9/09 7:33 PM
greenfreak

Another vote for Childless Families. Chat Icon

Thank you for this board!!

 
Posted 3/9/09 7:46 PM
luvsbob4603

I like childless families also.

 
Posted 3/9/09 7:50 PM
checka

I vote for Childless Families.

 
Posted 3/9/09 8:39 PM
Lisa


Posted by KittyTheStray

I vote for Childless Families, because 'Kid Free Zone' sounds WAAAAAY too much like parents who are trying to "escape" their kids for lack of a better term.

think you'll get a lot of parents with children coming on thinking it's a spot to just nto talk about their kids.

Hope that makes sense, although I may not be wording it well!



You hit the nail right on the head

Kid free zone sounds like a chucky cheese type of place!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

 
Posted 3/9/09 8:44 PM
LIFamilies

Childless Families it is!


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Posted 3/9/09 10:59 PM
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