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The benefits of embracing a child-free lifestyle

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The benefits of embracing a child-free lifestyle

A less fulfilling life, missing out on the most beautiful part of the human condition, no one to take care of you when you're old, and never experiencing truly unconditional love. These are among the reasons told to childless women why they should have a kid of their own. 

But having children also means a life with diapers, college funds and other major lifestyle changes. Going "child-free" is the cover story on this week's TIME Magazine, and writer Lauren Sandler joins the show with more.