When we get asked we just tend to say "We Can't" or "We're Infertile" both tend to stop the people asking the Q dead in their tracks. It also happens to be the truth we can't and we are infertile.

I state that we personally dislike children. It always stops any and all questions further into the conversation.

The best answer from another CF pal of ours, was

"I can't bear children"

the inquisitor usually will follow up with something along the lines of "Ohhh I'm sorry that's too bad or you can adopt"

to which our friend will relpy, "No, I can't bear to be around them"

Most people in our lives know that my husband and I are CFC (childfree by choice for those unfamiliar with the acronym!) However, the few times we have gotten the question it's been not "when are you having kids" , but "why aren't you having kids?" I've diffused it pretty well with a " What makes you ask that?" Whatever they respond with. I meet them at the end with a simple, "Oh, alright." A great trick passed down to me from my grandmother! I hope it doesn't seem passive aggressive, but really it's none of anyone's business. this is MY body, and OUR lives, not theirs.

Most of our close family and friends are aware that we are child-free by choice. When we have been questioned the question is usually, "Why don't you want kids?" or my favorite, " You say you don't want kids, but you'll change your mind." I personally am not interested in debating. This is my body and my choice. That being said, I found a way to diffuse the situation quickly and without aggression. My answer is: " Why do you ask?" or "What makes you say that?" and when they respond I listen, and then reply with, "Oh, I see." People have yet to persist after that and seem to get the hint that it's not up for dicussion. If anyone does, I suppose I'd say, " You know, that's very personal, and not something I'm comfortable discussing."

I just tell people that we don't want them. I usually follow it with, we have nieces and nephews that we can borrow, spoil and then sent them back home.

"Are you questioning my judgement?" That's usually enough to stop further inquiries. :)

Just the other day my wife was asked why we don't have kids. Upon learning that neither one of us can, she insisted that we wife adopt.
My wife told her that we have nieces and nephews to spoil and support through college already.

We prefer to remain child-free.

I love the one someone asks - are you questioning my judgement! HA! I might try that one.

I usually tell people we are being green. After all the best way to reduce a carbon footprint is not have one. Kids come with diapers, toys, new vehicles, get married, have more kids, on and on and on...