If you’ve been keeping up with the latest on social media, then you’re probably aware of the DINK lifestyle, a term for couples with dual incomes and no kids. Its notion is that such couples choose a path less traveled, opting out of parenthood to focus on their careers, relationships, and personal pursuits.
While more and more Pinoys are embracing a child-free lifestyle, a lot of people are still embracing traditional paths—including podcaster-host Joyce Pring.
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Joyce Pring Explains Why She's Advocating For Couples To Have Children
In an Instagram post, she gave her personal take on the lifestyle trend, sharing that while she has no problem with DINK couples, there are also positives for those who want to have kids, too—despite the challenges.
She wrote, “I gave a short message by the end of the episode to all the women who have a DESIRE to have children but think their careers would be ‘ruined’ over motherhood. Operative words: If YOU are a woman who already HAS a desire to have children…”
She drew words from her own experience: “My encouragement was that of a woman who did have a career, who got married at 26, got pregnant at 27 and then again at 28, who was constantly afraid that my life would be ruined (because that's what A LOT of people said would happen). I’m here to tell you they were wrong, and life just got more purposeful and filled with joy when my two children came.”
She cleared that she’s *pro-choice*, but wants to inspire and encourage women who want to delve into motherhood. “By no means am I saying that motherhood will fulfill you, only God can do that. I also never said that ALL women should be mothers. If you don’t want kids, God bless you on your journey as well.
“But for young women who DO want to get married and have kids, I want you to know, you will not ‘lose’ anything— at least not anything that could be more important than bringing life and raising the next generation. Motherhood is a beautiful calling — one that requires healing, hard work, sleepless years, and so much more. But it’s truly worth it. Our children are the biggest blessings we have ever received.”
