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A review by shansometimes
So When Are You Having Kids: The Definitive Guide for Those Who Aren't Sure If, When, or How They Want to Become Parents by Jordan Davidson
4.0
I've read a lot of books about parenthood this year, and 'So When Are You Having Kids?' is one of the most helpful ones. I love books like this that respect parenthood as a life-altering decision that deserves contemplation from those who aren't sure about it. The author of 'So When Are You Having Kids?' clearly understands this and provides information nonjudgmentally and inclusively. They share perspectives from people of different genders, races, and disabilities and demonstrate how decisions about whether or not to have kids can change based on time, circumstance, and more.
The book offers a lot of helpful insight, including stories from people who fall in a variety of places on the "kids or childfree" decision spectrum, detailed information about fertility mechanics and treatments, financial costs, ethics and climate consequences of having kids, adoption and fostering, choosing a childfree life, dealing with outside pressure, etc.
It's detailed and diverse, and I believe it generally did what it set out to do. It's a well-rounded guide with answers to most common questions about choosing parenthood, although it offers more information on some topics and decisions than others. I'd recommend it to anyone who could use some help navigating when, how, or if they want to have children. It probably won't give anyone a definitive answer, but the practical information and valuable insights from real people with the same questions will surely help on the journey.
The book offers a lot of helpful insight, including stories from people who fall in a variety of places on the "kids or childfree" decision spectrum, detailed information about fertility mechanics and treatments, financial costs, ethics and climate consequences of having kids, adoption and fostering, choosing a childfree life, dealing with outside pressure, etc.
It's detailed and diverse, and I believe it generally did what it set out to do. It's a well-rounded guide with answers to most common questions about choosing parenthood, although it offers more information on some topics and decisions than others. I'd recommend it to anyone who could use some help navigating when, how, or if they want to have children. It probably won't give anyone a definitive answer, but the practical information and valuable insights from real people with the same questions will surely help on the journey.