Independent of Dependents: An adventure with Google Images :)

*Note: I'm pretty sure this blog is trying to kill me. This is the second time I've created a post and had it disappear or mostly disappear during the editing process. Le sigh. Moving onward.... to make it bigger and better!!!*

So I found this image above at www.demacho.com and googled it. Found the one below in French that encourages you to just not have kids at all. Yay, Frenchies!

The following one is a little scary.

I do approve of the next one... :)

Don't let this last one fool you... That link takes you to a website about infertility and signing a petition to make insurance companies cover fertility treatments...and I quote:

"Because of the cost of infertility treatment, many couples are being forced into childlessness or a lifetime of debt, just to have a chance to have a child."

I really disagree with this point because it nullifies the option of adoption. Somehow adopting a child isn't seen as noble a cause as giving birth to your own child. Another classy point they state:

"All people deserve to have families, regardless of income, employment, or status."

Right, so we should encourage people with zero income to procreate because it's their right to have a child? What about the child's right to have their basic needs met? Guess that's not as important, huh?

Here is my favorite picture:

YES!!! I will take the one on the left. *****The image comes from this article from 2006. READ IT! :)****

Other pictures of note that came from this clothing page.
Here are some of the more 'special' logos you can get on clothing:

^ I'm glad no one in my family is insensitive enough to buy this. Also glad my nephews have cousins on the other side of their family. ;)

This reads: "I Will Be a Mother! Infertility Warrior"
This logo/idea rubs me the wrong way because it makes motherhood into some obsession. I am an adoption advocate. I know there is an appeal to people who want kids to have their own DNA involved but this much emotion makes it seem unstable. You're fighting so hard for this idea when you could adopt a child and begin to love someone who really needs it. It's almost as if there's a disconnect between the idea of motherhood and the reality of it. And that can't be healthy. I know it's simple for me to say it and disregard the emotions of infertile couples, but ADOPT!!! Maybe you can become an "Adoption Warrior" and do some real good for kids that already exist? Just a thought...

^ Those pants are just obnoxiously strange.

Here are some other 'interesting' logos/phrases available for clothing:

Please alert me if parts fall out. I have endometriosis.
I had a Miscarriage and all I got was this lousy T-shirt!
Barren
Shhhh.... Guess What? Relaxing does not make a baby!
Please! Ask me about my Uterus!
Infertility hurts like no pain I've ever known, but thanks for bringing it up!
I'm an Infertile. Buy Me a Drink!

These phrases obviously show how some people deal with infertility with humor while others are clearly sick of hearing about it and buy a t-shirt to scream out their favorite phrases... Hmmmm, maybe we should do that for being child-free? ;) OH WAIT!!!!! Just type 'childfree' at the same website as above and feast your eyes!!!!

Smug Childfree Person
I took the battery out of my biological clock and put it in my vibrator.
Cats...not brats!
My cat/rat/dog/horse/snake is smarter than your honor student!
Your kids are the reason I don't have any.
If I wanted to hear the pitter-patter of little feet, I'd put shoes on my dog.
My Inner Child Does NOT need a Playmate. (I'm fine as I am, Thank you!)
OHMYGOD! I can't believe I forgot to have children!
Children are for people who can't have dogs/cats.
TGIC: Thank God I'm Childfree
Save the Planet! Use Birth Control!
Kids? No Way! I'm Having a Life Instead!
Children Aren't My Cup of Tea
For Novelty Use Only: Not Intended for Procreation
Childfree and Proud of It!
Non-Breeder
Why would I want kids? I'm ENJOYING my life!
I like the pitter patter of padded paws
Will Not Breed in Captivity
Make Love, Not Babies
If I want a Baby Inside Me, I'll Eat It (anyone who knows me has heard me say this one!!)
Please Spay and Neuter your Humans because Overpopulation affects all of us
We had to get rid of the children - the cat/dog was allergic
Fixed
Having a Dog/Cat Completely Fulfills my need to be a "Mommy"/"Daddy"
Attention! This villager is not responsible for your children!
End World Hunger: Use condoms.
You can have your "pitter patter" and I will sleep in!
You might want to get your precious little angels away from me before I stun-gun them!
Men with Vasectomies are really Hot!
Children aren't my cup of tea
My Ego has no need to replicate itself!
Thinker: Two Healthy Incomes, No Kids, Early Retirement
You Had Me at: I've Been Fixed
The next person to ask "so when are you having kids??" gets strangled by a tampon.
Adult on Board!
Child-free means free to be ME!
OMG! I forgot to have children... on purpose!
Child-free men Do It un-interrupted!
You have kids? Bummer, you were so cute too.
Don't Ask Me About My Kids (I don't have any and I don't plan to)
Last I checked, our family is complete
Want More Ass? Snip your Vas!
Blissfully Child-free by Choice!
I'll take barking dogs over screaming sprogs!
Thank you for not breeding
I'd rather have cancer than children (woah)
Your kids were no trouble at all. I told them there was free candy about 6 blocks from here. Haven't seen them since!
Not Selfish Enough to Have Children
Me + Your Kids = Crime Scene
Do I look like someone who would baby-sit?
I don't live in your village. Raise your own damn kids!
I was not put on this earth to give you nieces, nephews or grandchildren.
Children: A Grave Social Disease
I am Childless! Therefore I don't care!
Choose Life! Don't Have Kids!
I don't have sex with breeders.
Grandchildren: It's What's for dinner.
I could give you grandchildren, but I'd have to steal someone else's.
Grandchildren means your child had SEX.
Grandchildren: less inheritance for me.
Grandchildren: you're not getting any from me.
I can't BEAR children. ;) get it?
Honey, I don't hold anything under 21!
Sure you can bring your kids. Can I bring my stun-gun?
Child-free and lovin' it!
If you want Kids: Adopt! There's plenty for everyone!
The Planet is Breeding to Death
Parenthood is a Life Sentence without Parole
New Flash! Your screaming kids are NOT cute!
Does Not Enjoy Your Children
When You Stop Having Wars, I'll Start Having Children
No Semen Demons from this body ever!
I'm not pro-choice. I'm anti-baby!
Babies are for suckers.
I hate your screaming brats.
I abstained from parenthood.
Not Mommy Material
Not Daddy Material
I Eat Babies
Born without Paternal Genes
Don't Have 'Em, Don't Want 'Em
Those who can, do. Those who can't, breed.
Office Baby Shower Fund? Only if Everyone gives to my new kitty shower fund.
Living the Vida D.I.N.K.
Leave a Legacy of Deeds, not Seeds
You Breed Them, You Feed Them
I Like Children. They taste like Chicken.
I tried to think of good reasons to have children but there weren't any.
Not Parent Material. Not Now, Not Ever
More time should be spent considering children than conceiving them.
Snipped & Fabulous