Over 30 years ago, the National Organization for Non-Parents (which became National Alliance for Optional Parenthood, or NAOP), deemed August 1 Non-Parents Day.  I say we gather our forces on this day and urge 60 Minutes to do a “do over” segment on the childfree from the one they did with Marcia Davis in 1974.  Here’s an example of something to send to 60:

Dear 60 Minutes:

In the 70s there was an organization called the National Organization for Non-Parents (which became National Alliance for Optional Parenthood, or NAOP), and made August 1 Non-Parents Day.  This year in recognition of this day those who do not have children by choice want to write you.

On the blog La Vie Childfree, we learned of a segment your show did in 1974 on the NAOP and the topic of not having children by choice. A woman who appeared on that segment has quite the story to tell about how negatively 60 Minutes portrayed her and her husband and those who don’t have children by choice, and how it affected her life afterwards. Part of her story is here.

Since that time, the number of men and women who make this choice has continued to rise. Myths about this choice and those who make it still remain, but more and more, parenthood is being seen as a lifestyle choice, and not a “given” in life.
It’s time for 60 Minutes to do another segment on this topic-one that takes a present day, informative and accurate look at people who choose not to take on the role of parent in their lives!
Best regards, signed by You
Send this or your version to: [email protected]
Just think if 60 Minutes did an effective segment on the childfree–it could be a great step on the road to societal acceptance of this choice.

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