[Drew68]

Not having children gives her a sense of freedom that her friends who are parents don't have. Now that they're vaccinated, she and her husband have been able to eat at restaurants, attend concerts and travel without worrying about risking their child's safety.

So, basically, you want the freedom to be 22 for the rest of your life while your friends who have become parents have grown up.

[Grampa Dave]

So, "basically, you want the freedom to be 22 for the rest of your life while your friends who have become parents have grown !"

Many of the college grads with good degrees, are getting some well paying jobs right out of college.

Then, with a little parental help, they are renting good apartments. They are often very open about not wanting to get married nor even wanting a pet.