The Etiquette of the Childfree

[Shoo]

True, though in my reply (which I admit it was not made clear), I was kinda comparing how some parents think their child is welcome anywhere to how some folks believe their pets belong everywhere.

So is this thread about those with children, or those without?  The Subject Line says one thing, but then I keep seeing all these posts about how PARENTS should behave.  Isn't this about how those without children should behave, and how others should behave toward them?

[wendelenn]

True, though in my reply (which I admit it was not made clear), I was kinda comparing how some parents think their child is welcome anywhere to how some folks believe their pets belong everywhere.

So is this thread about those with children, or those without?  The Subject Line says one thing, but then I keep seeing all these posts about how PARENTS should behave.  Isn't this about how those without children should behave, and how others should behave toward them?

It's also about how parents should behave toward those who are not.

[Ciarrai]

Isn't this about how those without children should behave, and how others should behave toward them?

That was the original plan. It seems to have mutated a bit.

[Shoo]

Isn't this about how those without children should behave, and how others should behave toward them?

That was the original plan. It seems to have mutated a bit.

Yes, it seems to have mutated into how parents should behave.

[Piratelvr1121]

I took it as how each group could be respectful of the other. Ie Childfree not demanding to know why anyone would want to have a kid, while parents shouldn't demand of the Childfree why they chose not to have kids.

[Garden Goblin]

Regarding both pets and children -

They live here.  I am the final arbiter of what constitutes a 'reasonable accommodation' towards your feelings regarding them being here.  You are always welcome to stay in a motel and/or socialize with us outside the home.