Childfree

Childfree (pronounced: /ˈtʃaɪldfriː/), also known as voluntary childlessness, is the deliberate decision not to have children. The term is used to describe both individuals and couples who make this choice.

Etymology

The term "childfree" is a compound of the words "child" and "free", indicating a freedom from the responsibilities and obligations associated with raising children. The term was coined in the late 20th century, as societal norms began to shift and more individuals and couples chose not to have children.

Related Terms

• Childlessness: The state of not having children, either by choice or due to circumstances beyond one's control.
• Parenthood: The state or experience of being a parent.
• Family planning: The practice of controlling the number of children in a family and the intervals between their births.
• Birth control: Methods used to prevent pregnancy.
• Overpopulation: The condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration, an impaired quality of life, or a population crash.

See Also

• Demographics of childlessness
• Societal and cultural aspects of childlessness
• Environmental impact of childlessness

References

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