Self-absorbed? Why?
Tell me how. She has no unborn child. SHE’S NOT PREGNANT!
Therefore, what perspective do you speak of?
(This is EXACTLY the kind of holier-than thou crap I’m talking about)
I do think you and the author are in agreement.
The idea that talking about children or seeing children constitutes an affront to which we must adjust ourselves is unreasonable.
The childless is holier than thou. The preferred life and personal feelings of the childless need careful consideration by the wider community. Surveys indicate by dramatic margins that Americans more and more define happiness in terms of being without children. Consequently, we get a published essay about the internal frustrations about someone who does not like others suggesting that she be a mother.
It is okay to suggest— and publish essays— that people be quiet about such matters. It is not okay to suggest that women should have children.
I think this is typical pscyho social self absorption that passes as journalism. The most selfish perspective is the best perspective.
There is all manner of judgmentalism displayed toward other parents, and SHE DOES NOT WANT TO BE A PARENT (see my all caps key works too).
Why do I need to know— oh right people keep asking her if she is going to have a child. This bothers her greatly.