to wonder why people without children are on this website...?

[HuskyBlueEyes]

It doesn't bother me, it really doesn't as a forums a forum.
But I've noticed people who have commented saying they don't have children to compare and give answers for, and people saying "do you have children?"

I'm just curious I guess as to what they can find to relate too if they do not have children.

(Not including people trying, I'm talking about those on this website despite not even wanting children)

I got on here years ago when in a long term relationship and kind of considering children and trying to make enough sense of my life, that I might not turn out to be as crap a parent/family member as the ones I had.

In the end, largely down to all the things I learnt about healthy relationships on Mumsnet, the long term relationship didn't last; and I'm now probably too old to find a new person and have kids, and I'm still too morose and depressive to even sort out a relationship.

But I've stayed on Mumsnet because many of the people are fab, and stuff in Classics cheers me up no end. Many of us need to learn life lessons as adults, and this is actually quite a good place to do it.

I came here for ttcing support.

I think the reason so many childfree people post here is because it is a female friendly corner of the internet where we can discuss female issues in an adult manner. Also penis beakers.

You know, I think it is really quite alarming that some posters think we should be deeply apologetic that the majority posters on mumsnet are mothers.

And that is an implication that is embedded in quite a few posts. Even when the desire for censorship and apology is wrapped up rather glutinously.

What?

It was the penis dunking thread that i heard about from a friend that brought me to mumsnet.

I enjoy the various treads especially about relationships (quite surprising how a couple can seem happy on the surface but behind closed doors its completely different.)

At present i have no children but may have step children soon. (fingers crossed)

I joined because I work in marketing and need to keep up to date with these things...

I am now horribly addicted!

I don't have kids, don't want them, but I'm addicted to MN. Obviously I don't read threads about pushchairs and nappies, but MN is a WHOLE lot more than stuff like that. Relationships, AIBU and S&B are my go to threads.

I've learnt a lot from MN! Especially from the Relationships threads, some opinions I completely disagree with, but quite often I read an opinion that changes my viewpoint entirely, MN is a fantastic resource. I do wish though that some people wouldn't get so het up about stuff, some people take things so seriously when there is no need. Also can't stand stealth boasting, another MN phrase that I didn't use pre MN!

Hehe, I told dh to "stop tantrumming" last night - he's 48!

Is there a cut off age for women with children when they should leave? Do I count if my child is 15? 18? 25?

thecat which posts do you mean? I certainly haven't seen any

I think it's the name that throws people

Totally agree with thecat first post about it being nice to have a corner of the world (web) predominately for mothers and their voices.

Not sure about the second post from thecat I have been here many years, lucking on and off and I have never seen this some posters think we should be deeply apologetic that the majority posters on mumsnet are mothers.

I still think this^ is the main focus of the forum, and that's probably why I am still here.

BTW I have no kids, nearly 40 so might not, and am much taken the piss out of in rl if I reference mumsnet to my family...but they are more netmums people...

(smugly knowing what 'netmums' people are, despite never having visited that website) Now tell me I haven't earnt my place on here

I am childless, I don't know another forum this big as full of clever, funny, wise women.

I don't really read the topics about children, but I am very interested in the opinions of women my age on all sorts of topics. Same as I'd speak to a group of 30-something women at work EVEN THOUGH they all have children and I don't...

Someone sent me a link to an especially hilarious AiBU thread. I laughed so much my tea came out my nose and joined.

I bet there are almost as many people without children or who work with children or have adult children, as young mothers.
If someone wants real help with dealing with tantrums they will struggle to get replies and yet if someone starts a thread about bridezilla behaviour it will get hundreds.

Only read the first page, but my reason for being here is partly to read about parenting - having never had children, I find it very interesting to see how it changes people's lives, and I have become more aware of the challenges that parents face. I decided decades back that I didn't want children, and I've never changed my mind - so it's a whole area of life that I know nothing about. I'll probably get flamed for this - but I must admit that what I've read here has done nothing but confirm to me that my decision was the right one - am sure there are gazillions of great things about being parents, but none of them appeal to me!

Okay thanks for replies!
I am on Baby Centre and noticed a post one day about the "evil mumsnet posters and their unsympathetic AIBU section" I came to have a look and have enjoyed mumsnet since... haven't looked up other forums yet really... First time on computer tbh since my LO was born, six days ago :D x

But LRD people in that situation came here for reasons relating to becoming a parent, I see why you would stay once you have found this place (its very addictive) I just saying it is reasonable to be curious as to why someone without children might use this website to begin with.
And no one said people without children shouldn't be here anyway! I certainly dont feel that way.

*Or intention of having children

I know ... I'm just saying, I think it's a shame HQ haven't preempted this question really, because obviously it is upsetting.

I do see why people ask it, of course. I just kinda wish it didn't pop up so often.

(Btw, not me, I came because my mate was having a baby, we didn't have many (any?) babies in my social circle ... she linked me to AIBU but didn't stick around. I did! )

Can't speak for everyone but I'm here because I like the no nonsense approach of most of the posters here. The non child related chat makes me laugh but I also know that advice from fellow mumsnetters will always be straight and to the point.

I've frequented a lot of forums in the past, this is my most frequent haunt by far, and it's because I think the posters on here are lovely, and you get huge amounts of giggle time with beakers and fat balls!!