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Danni asked why women don’t want to have children in 2024. 13,000 of them responded.

Danni Duncan is a social media influencer who has made a name for herself for an unexpected reason — she doesn't want to have kids. There's a word for it; child-free. And in a viral video, the kiwi content creator has asked others like her to share their "number one" reason for not having kids.

She said in a now-viral video, "My number one reason is I love being alone. Ironically, people use that as a threat, like you're going to be so lonely, but I really love my time for myself." Since posting, the video has amassed more than 63,000 likes and 13,000 comments.

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Danni said that while no one owes anyone an explanation on their reasons for being child-free, she was keen to hear what everyone else had to say. Plenty of responses flowed in — from men and women who have become part of the shift in mindset that has allowed them to embrace not having kids.

Points on the list ranged from silly or satirical (they can turn into serial killers) to factually correct (like how a foetus can in fact poo inside you). 

"I know some of the things on there might be insignificant compared to what a child might bring, and are some of them vain? Sure," she previously told Mamamia.

"But lots of these fears/thoughts ARE real and resonate with not only me but with so many other women. A lot of them are small things that contribute towards a much bigger picture."

Feature Image: Instagram @danni_duncan.

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mustlovebooks 7 months ago
Being a Kindergarten teacher is harder than being a parent, on the days they run classes. I helped out for one class & it was exhausting - too many kids, too much noise, so much energy required. It’s easier being a parent and dropping off your kid to kinder & school, then seeing them around classes.
laurajanekelly 7 months ago 1 upvotes
@mustlovebooks you can quit though.

sylv 7 months ago 7 upvotes
I absolutely understand  people not wanting children. I had two but didn’t feel at all maternal until after 30 and this was 34 years ago so not as common to have children a bit later. Everyone of those reasons is valid. I applaud people for knowing what they want and what’s right for them. Having children should be a considered decision; not just because it’s expected.