Maybe?...Maybe Not?
Are Kids For You? Borrow One and Find Out! 
Take a child for a "test drive" and see if parenting is for you! (I discovered it´s NOT for me!) Baby Think It Over  [offsite link]
An excellent course which simulates caring for an infant. Mainly geared towards teens, however also useful for adults. Contact your local school board or Planned Parenthood Association to find courses for adults. Childless by Choice [offsite link]
Short article listing several good web site and book resources. Choosing to be Child Free [offsite link]
Salon.com article on the ChildFree decision in light of social pressures Deciding to Have Children [offsite link]
A slide presentation examining the pros and cons of having a child. Do I Want to Be a Mom? A Woman´s Guide to the Decision of a Lifetime [offsite link]
Link to purchase the book by Diana L. Dell. If You Can’t Decide, Don’t Have Kids
Indecision is a sure sign you aren’t ready to have children.
Is the Child Free Lifestyle for You? [offsite link]
So, you´re starting to think that the childfree lifestyle might be for you. But how do you choose? Kids: Bad investments, big returns [offsite link]
A potential mom does a detailed cost-benefit analysis of what having a child will mean and nearly scares herself to death. Maybe Baby [offsite link]
28 Writers Tell the Truth About Skepticism, Infertility, Baby Lust, Childlessness, Ambivalence, and How They Made the Biggest Decision of Their Lives Pregnancy Probabilities Decline with Age [offsite link]
This WebMD article discusses the pitfalls of putting off having children until it´s too late. Ready for a family? People struggle with whether — and when — to have kids [offsite link]
Great article exploring the decision to have children. Particularly helpful is a lengthy list of questions to ask yourself if you are trying to decide. (The questions are along the left margin, in a rather small font) Should You Have a Baby?
If you’re having second thoughts about being child free, be sure to think it through. Having a child is a BIG decision! Should You Have a Baby? [offsite link]
Dr. Phil writes, "It´s one of the biggest decisions we make in our lives. And sometimes, spouses don´t see eye to eye on the matter." This is an EXCELLENT article for anyone who is trying to decide whether or not to have a baby. The Baby Borrowers
“It’s not TV. It’s birth control!”
The Cost of Raising Children [offsite link]
We all know kids can be expensive. Find out if you´re financially prepared for the commitment by pulling out the calculator and tallying up these national averages. What You Mother Didn´t Tell You About Motherhood [offsite link]
Articles and interviews from new moms discussing the undiscussed difficulties of motherhood. Why Is It So Important For You to Have a Baby? [offsite link]
This page features a quiz designed to help a couple determine how they feel about children, why they might want a baby, and whether their lifestyle and finances are able to support a new family member. Comparing test results with a spouse will help each see what is really important instead of trying to outguess one another. The quiz provides a springboard for discussion and has no right or wrong answers. Working women don´t deserve guilt trips [offsite link]
This thoughtful article explores the conflict between working and stay-at-home moms. The author concludes there is no right answer for every woman. It is an interesting read for anyone thinking about having children -- or not! Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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