I should probably clarify that when researchers say something like "women with a higher IQ are less likely to want children" that is *not the same as saying "wanting children means you have a low IQ" or "only women with a low IQ have babies."

I view this as an exploration of ideas about women and women's differing choices. There is a great deal of prejudice in society against women who opt not to procreate ("selfish"... "not real women" etc) so I am interested in research looking at different aspects of women who do not want children....beyond reductive and false stereotypes.

The article opens with criticism of a different flawed study. It's a balanced article, in my opinion, but it is hard to find the balance without reading it.

Anyone familiar with my posts knows this but I'll emphasize: I support all women's choices, babies and no babies. I enjoy exchanging ideas; particularly ideas about women's different choices in life.