Supposedly, I and other Black women who are over age 21 and don’t have at least one kid are rare. That is if you believe others in the Black community (particularly a lot of Black men), and those of other races who have brought into the media stories that most Black women are babies’ mamas. Apparently, some people don’t get out much.
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I also fall into the catagory of not having any children and I am in my forties but, it is rare. I have also known Black men who have chosen to get a vasectomy without having any children or having at least one. That is also rare. As a single woman, it is very, very difficult to meet men (of an appropriate age) who do NOT have children.
Foolishness. I HATE when people assume I have kids just because I am black. Granted it has only happened once but I find I get very defensive when people ask if I have kids since then. I love pointing out that I have no children and no desire to have any. Most times I come against shock but I love it.