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Childfree Mumsnetters' Board?

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musixa · 24/05/2023 20:10

There's been some discussion on this thread about the idea of a childfree/life without children board, so I thought I would raise the suggestion on Site Stuff

[[https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/4811166-to-ask-why-so-many-child-free-people-are-on-mumsnet?reply=126404125

My thinking is that the board would be a safe space for Mumsnetters who, for whether by choice or making the best of the hand they've been dealt, are embracing the childfree life, to discuss the issues that uniquely affect us - some examples I can think of are discrimination when it comes to workplace holidays; planning for old age and inheritance issues, how to cope when your friendship group only want to meet in child-friendly venues; family pressure to have children.

I would also hope it might stop so many threads like the linked one popping up, which often attract goady posters.

I hope you don't feel this is a step too far as a board suggestion and will give it serious consideration.Smile

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LilyMumsnet · 24/05/2023 21:23

Hi OP

Thanks for the suggestion - we'll keep a eye on this thread.

HebeMumsnet · 05/06/2023 09:30

Morning, everyone.

Just to reassure you all, we are still reading and digesting. We'll need to have a proper discussion about it here so no news on a decision right now, but just wanted to say we haven't forgotten about the thread and will let you know as soon as we've had a chance to look at it all carefully.

In the meantime, please continue to add your thoughts about the idea here.

HebeMumsnet · 07/06/2023 12:35

Morning, everyone.

Good news. We've discussed this in the office now and the new Mumsnot board is up and running. Feel free to start a few threads in there.

We'll leave this thread here for now so that people who were following it can see this update, but we'll move it over to Mumsnot in a few days.

Thank you to @musixa for the suggestion of the new board. Flowers

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