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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Beth Ashley

Voices: Memo to my family: Stop asking me when I’m going to make you grandparents

If you’re of a certain age and yet to have kids, I’m sure you’ve heard all about it from your parents, extended family members, or in-laws, if you have them.

I’m in the annoying position of nearing my thirties and still having no idea if I want children. But since I got married two years ago, I’ve received all kinds of expectant comments from extended family members about when I’ll be making my mother a grandmother (which, to her credit, isn’t even something she’s ever said to me herself).

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