Which is exactly why I decided in my early 20s not to have kids. The way I saw it I had two choices: My life as me or My life as a parent. I chose me. Maybe that makes me selfish, but I have no regrets about the life I live. I have never had to give up a work or volunteer opportunity because I had to find a…

Who is backing up the patriarchy? All I am saying is other participants of that seminar paid money to attend. They did not pay money to listen to a crying baby. Students pay money to attend university. Why in the world would they want to see their teacher’s baby? What does an infant have to do with their curricula?

Absolutely agree. The work place and professional seminars are NOT places for children. I don’t hate kids but a long shot but also don’t believe they should be taken along to their mother’s job and adult activities. This author needs to check her entitlement. She CHOSE to have a child (which is her right); now she can…