- The Age of Perpetual Light by Josh Weil - This short story collection contains a tale of a couple trying to decide if they should have children. It's a touching and difficult conversation and one that you might understand and relate to.
- Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy by Emily Bazelon - If you've ever wanted a look at how terrifying parenting can be, look at this book. While the most centers almost entirely on high school students and their difficult relationships, it clearly shows that parents often bear a large part of the heartache and sadness that accompany being the target of a bully.
- Lord of the Flies by William Golding - Children are terrifying. Don't believe me? Read this book and witness the cruelty that they're capable of.
- The Killer's Cousin by Nancy Werlin - You don't need to trap kids on an island to get them to commit atrocities. Sometimes, even the best parenting can't prevent tragedy. This book demonstrates the terror you could be saving yourself from by not procreating.
- Too Many Daves by Dr. Seuss - This short poem (contained in the good doctor's The Sneetches and Other Stories book) shows that even naming children can be incredibly stressful - and can have lasting consequences if done incorrectly.
What books validate your decision not to have kids? Alternatively, what books encouraged you to procreate?
