Continuing our summer series on alternative families, this platform will look at the growing number of people choosing not to have children, some of the reasons behind that choice, and the variety of family arrangements that can result. We’ll also look at ethical issues such as community support for families with children, and how people without children make long-term ethical decisions. Note from Kate: This is a topic I can speak of from experience, but I also welcome input from others. If you are childfree by choice and would like to share your thoughts and feelings, please contact me.