Would anyone agree with me on the following ? Previously just about everybody had kids and the majority of folk had partners. Contraceptives didn't really exist and divorce was a no-no.

Nowadays we have CHOICES; to have kids or not, to live with a partner or live alone.

Having choices is a great thing. I have a dodgy relationship so I consider myself single for the important issues such as the future. I have chosen not to have kids. Great, I am happy with that.

I wouldn't want it any other way. ( Well, ok, I would prefer a mudcatter man.. but .. ) I do think, however, we are animals that were put on the planet to reproduce, and when we don't do that one misses out on that " planning for the next generation" bit. I believe that having kids / grandkids to take care of keeps you busy and gives you a continuity that us "kids-free" folk don't have.

Anyone agree ?

Bye the way, I just LOVE the mudcatter residential home idea.