Childfree Sometimes Means Feel Free to Act Like A Child
This should teach never to venture into any thread with the words 'childfree' in them. I understand and sympathize that family, friends, and society can put pressure on adults to procreate even if they do not want to. I hate it too when it seems that every place on the planet has been turned into a McDonalds playground (I can't go my local dollar movie because of it being overrun with loud little teenyboppers), but...
Your cat or dog no matter how beloved is the same as a human child. Seriously, I know how much people can love their pets, but making the argument that you are discriminated against because your coworker takes off to be with her sick four year old and you can't get paid leave to take Poochie to the vet is more than a little off.
A child =/= a family pet. Honestly, there IS a difference.
I adored my Brenda and cried for days when she died, but she was a cat, no matter how much I wanted to make her it a little person.
Your cat or dog no matter how beloved is the same as a human child. Seriously, I know how much people can love their pets, but making the argument that you are discriminated against because your coworker takes off to be with her sick four year old and you can't get paid leave to take Poochie to the vet is more than a little off.
A child =/= a family pet. Honestly, there IS a difference.
I adored my Brenda and cried for days when she died, but she was a cat, no matter how much I wanted to make her it a little person.