越来越多的澳大利亚男性决定不生育，ABC新闻采访了多位做出这一选择的男性。[1] 34岁的David因财务困难和对遗传心理健康问题的担忧而选择无子女生活；[1] 26岁的Jason则因气候变化、政治不稳定和贫富差距加剧等原因，认为生育在当下并不负责任。[1] 另一位来自塔斯马尼亚州、年逾50岁的Jarod在21岁时进行了输精管结扎手术，已婚30年，对这一决定无悔恨。[1]
这些男性普遍面临社会污名化，被质疑其承诺能力和耐心。[1] 财务压力、时间限制以及追求自由冒险生活的渴望是他们选择无子女的主要原因。[1]
A growing number of Australian men are choosing not to become fathers, citing financial pressures, environmental concerns, and a desire for personal freedom. In interviews with ABC News, several men across different ages and regions explained their decisions to remain childfree and the stigma they encounter for their choices.[1]
David, 34, from Melbourne, decided against having children due to financial difficulties and concerns about passing on inherited mental health issues.[1] Jason, 26, from Adelaide, views having children as irresponsible given climate change, political instability, and widening wealth inequality.[1] Jarod, in his 50s from Tasmania, underwent a vasectomy at age 21 and has shown no regret over his three decades of marriage without children.[1] For many of these men, the pursuit of adventure, personal time, and freedom from the constraints of parenthood shaped their decision to remain childfree.[1]
Despite their convictions, the men reported facing social stigma around their choice.[1] They described being questioned about their capacity for commitment and patience, reflecting broader societal expectations that fatherhood is a natural life milestone rather than a personal choice.[1]