nonparents
Those without children
Nonparents are people who don't have children, whether by choice or circumstance.
The term appears in discussions contrasting the perspectives or lifestyles of parents and those without kids: Nonparents often have more disposable income, The policy affects both parents and nonparents.
Intentionally without offspring
- childlessLacking any offspring
- DINKEarner pair, childless
- unencumberedFree from hindrances
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
spontaneity · leisure · travel · adventure · freedom · autonomy · discretionary · hobbies
Parents' female siblings
- unclesParents' male siblings
- godparentsBaptismal sponsors for children
- mentorsExperienced advisers to learners
- neighborsThose dwelling nearby
friends · volunteers · coaches · teachers · community · babysitters · supporters · caregivers
Credentialed in one's field
- workaholicCompulsive labor addict
- ambitionDesire for achievement
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- executiveSenior organizational leader
corporate · networking · entrepreneur · management · productivity · leadership · achievement · workplace
childfree
Intentionally without offspring
- childlessLacking any offspring
- DINKEarner pair, childless
- unencumberedFree from hindrances
flexibility · spontaneity · leisure · travel · adventure · freedom · autonomy · discretionary · hobbies · recreation
aunts
Parents' female siblings
- unclesParents' male siblings
- godparentsBaptismal sponsors for children
- mentorsExperienced advisers to learners
neighbors · friends · volunteers · coaches · teachers · community · babysitters · supporters · caregivers
professional
Credentialed in one's field
- workaholicCompulsive labor addict
- ambitionDesire for achievement
- promotionRank increase or publicity
executive · corporate · networking · entrepreneur · management · productivity · leadership · achievement · workplace · overtime