Don’t Let Lies ‘Parenting Regret’ Lies Scare You Away From Babies
By Jordan Boyd
Published on March 10, 2026.
New York Magazine's culture website, The Cut, published an article last week featuring mothers who wish they could return to their old lives before children. The article was part of a series dedicated to exploring how we made the decision to have a baby and whether we regret it. Other stories in The Cut's "Oh, Baby" collection include "What If My Baby Inherits My Medical Condition?" and "‘He Changed His Mind’ What happens when your child-free partner decides he actually wants a baby? The article also included a confession of a 34-year-old mom of two who felt "angry and alone" after leaving her dream career to focus on raising her daughter. The author concludes that while these mothers are often more fulfilled and happier, married women with children are more likely to be happier and less self-fulfilled.
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