So When Are You Having Kids? Interview
So When Are You Having Kids? is a book for people who aren't sure if/when/how they want to become parents. I, Jordan, am currently writing the book and am looking for people to feature in the book about their thoughts regarding parenthood. I'm looking to hear from everyone, whether you have kids, want kids, don't want kids or aren't really sure. The book will include short anecdotes as well as longer interviews. Please fill out the following form if you have thoughts on parenthood you'd like to share for the book (and the newsletter accompanying the book).
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Your name (Your first and last name are helpful for my records but I will just be using first names for most of the interviews in the book.) *
Your age *
Your location (town, state or region, country) *
Job Occupation (just a general "what do you do?")
Your pronouns:
Which of the following best applies to you: *
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Please pick at least one of the parenting questions below to answer. You do not have to answer all of them. When answering questions, please use as much detail as possible. That said, it doesn't have to be a whole long story. But a paragraph is generally better than a sentence.
I will be reaching out to some people for interviews. However, I do not have the bandwidth to interview everyone and will be quoting most people using what you write here.
For those who don't want kids: How do you know you don't want kids? Is there a world where you see your feelings changing (i.e. if this happened maybe I would want kids).
For those who are unsure: Why are you undecided? Is there anything that you feel would help you make a decision?
For those who want kids: Have you always wanted kids? In your ideal world, how do you see yourself becoming a parent?
For those who are childfree or childless (either by choice or not): Does being childfree/less affect your relationships? If you are single, do you bring this up when dating?
Are you concerned you'll regret not having kids if you don't have them?
For those who are childfree or childless (by choice or not): Do you feel like friends, family, society treats you different because you don't have children? If yes, how so?
Have you ever had an abortion? You do not have to answer this question but if you are open to talking about it please let me know.
Would you or have you considered adopting or fostering a child? If you have adoption or fostering experience and are open to discussing it, let me know. This includes if you were adopted or were in the foster care system.
For LGBTQIA+ folks who want kids: When you think about family planning, do you have an idea how you'd want to build your family?
Do you have any concerns about pregnancy or childbirth? If yes, what are they?
Have you frozen eggs or sperm, or are you considering it?
Are you concerned that your family planning decisions will be made by time or a lack of partner? In other words, do you want kids but feel that you may end up not having them because you didn't meet the right person or missed your fertile years. If yes, please explain.
If you are childfree or childless (by choice or not), what is something you wish people understood about deciding not to have kids?
Do you consent to having your responses used in the So When Are You Having Kids book* and newsletter? Responses will only be published with your first name unless I contact you and ask for permission to use your full name. *The book includes all versions of the book (audiobook, international versions, future editions, etc.). *
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I am currently looking for people to interview for longer features in the book. If you are open to a more in-depth interview, please leave your email below:
Demographics
My goal in writing this book is to create a pregnancy/parenting resource that is diverse and gender-inclusive. The following questions are optional but strongly encouraged. These help me make sure the book is representative and will also help readers identify with stories and situations similar to theirs.
What is your race/ethnicity?
What is your sexual orientation?
What is your gender identity?
Do you have a disability?
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What is your religion? What religion were you raised with?
What is your relationship status?
What is your household income? (USD)
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What is your highest level of education?
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For more updates about the book and stories about the different ways people become (or decide not to become) parents, leave your email below to sign up for the So When Are You Having Kids newsletter:
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