Influencer Ellie Gonsalves lists 118 reasons against motherhood

Model and influencer Ellie Gonsalves sparked a wave of comments on social media after she said she does not want to have children. This would not be anything unusual, except that she created a list of 118 reasons she does not wish to become a mother.

We live in a time when more and more people are choosing not to have children. The reasons for such a decision vary. Common causes cited by both women and men include global warming, unstable political situations worldwide, increasing armed conflicts, and a growing economic crisis. People are hesitant to bring new life into the world because they are unsure of what the future awaits.

Although it's increasingly common to hear people say they do not want to have children, the topic still manages to surprise. The model and influencer from abroad stirred the pot. Ellie Gonsalves compiled an extensive list outlining why she intends not to be a mother. Social media buzzed because the woman identified 118 reasons which, according to her, justify the decision not to have a child.

Ellie Gonsalves, a model and influencer followed by over a million people on Instagram, posts photos of various styles and makeup looks. However, she made the most noise a few months ago when she shared her thoughts about not having children with her followers. The woman firmly stated that she did not want to have children and created a list of 118 reasons supporting her decision not to become a mother. The comments did not leave her unaffected.

The woman listed 118 reasons not to have children, including:

• lack of opportunity to sleep well,
• breast pain,
• overall body pain,
• the difficulties of flying on airplanes,
• that children can be annoying,
• that all money is spent on children,
• restrictions on having sex for several weeks after giving birth,
• the constant stress of missing out because of childcare,
• driving kids to school every day,
• an increased need to cry.

Social media users had mixed reactions to Ellie Gonsalves' post. In the comments section, it is hard to find a positive review. Social media users have described the woman as selfish, vain, and irresponsible. Even though she does not have children and openly states her intention not to have them, comments are labelling her "a bad mother." The reasoning of some netizens can indeed be puzzling.