Should You Stay Childless?

Take the quiz and find out.

In researching her book Complete Without Kids, psychologist Ellen L. Walker noticed certain personality traits among those who chose not to rear children. Do the points below describe you?

1
Your memories of childhood are largely unhappy.
A. Yes
B. No
2
You take pride in your ability to resist society's pressures to conform.
A. Yes
B. No
3
You would prefer to dedicate your energy to cultivating a fulfilling marriage.
A. Yes
B. No
4
Procreation seemed like an unattractive option to you even at an early age.
A. Yes
B. No
5
You want to maintain a youthful lifestyle—and mind-set—long into your "middle-aged" years.
A. Yes
B. No
6
Being able to exercise control over your life and circumstances is key.
A. Yes
B. No
7
You are deeply concerned about overpopulation and its effects on the planet.
A. Yes
B. No
8
Independent is one of the first words a friend would use to describe you.
A. Yes
B. No

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