The chosen lives of childfree men
By: Patricia Lunneborg.
Publisher: Bergin & Garvey
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 143
Subjects: Childlessness -- United States -- Psychological aspects.; Men -- United States -- Psychology.; Decision making -- United States.
Description: Based on in-depth interviews with 30 American and British childless men, this is the first book to explore the motives and consequences of voluntary childlessness from a man's perspective.

The interviewees explain the reasons for their choice and explore its impact on their freedom, relationships, job opportunities, and finances. They also discuss their mixed feelings, their family background, and their concern over the world's ever-growing population. The picture that emerges challenges the stereotype of men who decide against parenthood as immature, selfish, and irresponsible.

Although each man provides several reasons, the author identifies nine main types of childfree men, including workaholics, lifelong learners, early retirees, stress reducers, and men who don't want to repeat the mistakes of their parents.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [139]-140) and index.