Photo shows Ann Snyder, 70, a childfree American who lives in Beaverton, Oregon.
Ann Snyder, 70, said she knew she never wanted children. Snyder said the decision gave her financial freedom and more time with her husband.
  • Ann Snyder, 70, has no regrets about living a child-free life.
  • Her decision stems from concern about overpopulation and depleting resources.
  • This has allowed her to travel and avoid being sandwiched between caregiving responsibilities.

Ann Snyder, 70, knew she never wanted to have children.

Snyder said she was convinced at a young age not to have children because of concerns about rapid population growth and depletion of the Earth's resources.