Publisher's Synopsis
There's less pressure these days to make lots of dimply babies. But what about the indecision that would-be parents experience as they consider the Baby, Yes or Baby, No choices? Or the subtle societal nagging that says having zero children will lead to a lonely life with only Netflix and a grizzled old guy with no teeth as your friends?
Now that Ellen Metter is nearly old enough to get "Save the Date" invites from the Grim Reaper, she's ready to share an illustrated, light-hearted look at an intentionally childfree life. Still No Kids & Still OK is for everyone!- It's for those considering a stroll down the toy-strewn path.
- It's for those who said, "Hell, no, I won't glow!" and never looked back.
- And it's for parents who will read this in the bathroom for about a minute at a time and appreciate and understand every word.
The author looks at such burning questions as:
- "Who will support you when you're old?"
- "Won't you be lonely?"
- "You don't have a teenager, do you? She would have never let you out in that sweater!"
- And, "Is ok really enough?"
Still No Kids & Still OK has the answers! The author loves it when people have children since we need kids who grow up to create hilarious Netflix shows. But since parenting can be like flying a Boeing jumbo jet with squirrels in your hair, it's best if the desire for children is strong. Like Superman strong. And for those who hesitate to procreate? Ellen Metter gets it! The only doll she loved as a kid was Barbie since that doll seemed old enough to date. (With protection, of course.) Still No Kids & Still Ok shares illustrated evidence that a long and childfree life is often even more than Ok. Book club questions included. Ellen Metter wrote the 2001 humor book Cheerfully Childless as a mere child of 40. It's time for an update.
