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I am writing in response to Betsy Hart's op-ed piece on choosing to remain childless ["Memo to 'me' generation: Kids aren't supposed to make you happy," June 27].
This is exactly the type of close-minded, bigoted propaganda that paints child-free couples as selfish, coldhearted people who hate children.
This is not the case at all.
Children are wonderful, but not everyone is meant to be a mother or father.
Children are something that will remain a part of your life forever. It takes a lot of sacrifice and commitment to be a parent.
I admire people who make that choice, and I respect them for it.
However, having children is a personal choice that everyone has to make for himself or herself.
Ms. Hart is speaking from a biased view when she states that not having children is a "pretty good way to stunt the soul."
In past generations, people weren't really allowed to choose not to have children. In fact, even after birth control was invented, people still felt forced and pressured by society to have families.
I think it is wonderful that now people do have the choice.
Hopefully, fewer children born will be unwanted or resented because of our changing views.
Ms. Hart has chosen her path, which included the desire to have four children. It is unfortunate that she wants to impose her own views on the masses as the "right" or "fulfilling" choice to make.
Children are just that: choices. I've made my choice, and don't worry, my soul growth has been doing just fine.
Katie Morgan
Spotsylvania
