ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Voluntary childlessness

Voluntary childlessness means that someone chooses not to have any children. This can be for different reasons, like someone feels like they don't want to or can't take care of a child, or they don't feel like having a family is important to them. Some people think that it is better for the environment or for their career or other things. Because it is a choice, it is called voluntary, which means that it is something someone decides on their own.