Why do childless people join Mumsnet?

[Sammysees]

Each to their own and I’m not saying they shouldn’t join. There are a plethora of boards that help people with or without kids. The site is called “Mums”net though. I’m curious as to why someone without kids would even think to join the site in the first place. If you are childless and reading this ... Can I ask what made you join Mumsnet?

I work with children, mums, and dads.

I so have kids so not the answer you’re looking for, but maybe the same reason men join?

Interesting debate and often much humor, plus amazing support.

Well you've answered your own question really. Probably half of the board have nothing to do with parenting. It's an interesting place to chat with other adults about all sorts of stuff

Personally, I joined at a time when I was seriously considering the idea of having a baby. I decided against it in the end, partly influenced by what I read here, but I stayed for Style and Beauty and the Feminism boards

There's no such thing as 'childfreefemalenet'

1)Why would you care?
2)Most threads aren’t about children or parenting.
3)This has been asked so many times now it is boring.
4)I’m a parent to an adult child. Should I piss off now?

This was a genuine question of mine on a thread this morning so I'm glad to see it asked.

I have been rather curious. I did wonder whether it's become a place for all kinds of advice and networking.

Thanks for the thread, OP

When you Google search something MN very often comes up.
Also many threads are lifted from here by newspapers and TV programmes.

This gets asked on average once a week.

True that this question has been done to death.

I saw a link to a classics thread from another forum, and started reading the classics on the train. Then discovered the feminism board and never left .

I joined when I experienced my first miscarriage for the support of that board when I discovered it scrolling through Google. I've been here through my 2nd up to the 8th I had the other week. It's been an incredible source of support that I'm unable to get from the outside world (I find it easier to discuss my real feelings with people who don't know who I am) and I don't feel alone here like I do in real life.

Over half the boards here have nothing to do with parenting as well. To be honest, I don't know why it's called 'mums'net because a lot of the stuff here is nothing to do with parenting and there are people from all walks of life.

I've never for a moment felt like I shouldn't be here though.

I joined when I became pregnant earlier this year. I had a miscarriage and found the pregnancy loss section really helpful and I just kind of stuck around. Theres so much on here that's not related directly to parenting

Initially I posted for advice on a situation about wanting children but my (now ex) wasn't ready. But then I started reading the forums and got sucked in! 😀 Now it's a daily favourite read on my commute to work.

And why shouldn't we ?
I've no children but find Mumsnet endlessly fascinating, funny and sometimes shocking.
Stop being so judgemental !!

Have you ever visited a Childfree By Choice message board. The hatred is blistering. Give me Mumsnet any day.

More like why didn't you search the threads to see if it's been asked before? (Lots!)

Some of us also joined whilst trying to conceive, should we just leave when we're unsuccessful?

Not all of us had planned to be childless.

I’m not sure what similar boards you think make up the plethora but at any rate so much of MN is not about parenting.

I don't mean to be rude but this topic comes up every few months. Do a search and you'll find lots of threads and replies.

Short answer: because many people come across the discussion boards and stay because of the topics. They don't find these boards after visiting the actual Mumsnet website. I've never even looked at the website itself.

My sociology lecturer mentioned what a fascinating place it was

I don't have children but a lot of my friends are having them or going through ivf. I want to be able to support them (and have even directed a few to mumsnet for support)
It's interesting to see into other people's lives too.

I'm not a mum but I'm an aunt.

To understand and support my sisters without needing to ask what their concerns and perspectives might be.

The site is called “Mums”net though.

So? Dads post on here too, or is that going to be your next pedantic question. As for ‘childless’ poster - what about those tv, dealing with infertility, step parents? We’re all also someone’s child, plenty here caring for their parents looking for advice. Or those who work in the public sector such as teachers, do their opinions not matter if they have no children?

I’m glad there’s a variety of posters on here. If definitely not use the site if it was just mums with young kids moaning about P and C spaces and MiLs over and over again.

There are a plethora of boards that help people with or without kids.

Name one.

I used to be on one about 20 years ago but it was taken over by femail.com and we all know what a monster that has become. I have searched for something comparable but there really isn't one. This is as close as it gets. I first mooched over when a mum friend kept sharing funny AIBU threads on Facebook and I was hooked. There are more than enough non-child related threads to keep me here.

Er, sorry?

Antimumsnet.com broke down?

I'm TTC, so although not a mum, hopefully will be. If I never am, I'll still stay here, there's no getting rid of me!