A woman who has chosen not to have children has found fulfillment in her role as an aunt, serving as a backup caregiver, storyteller, and provider of snacks to her nieces and nephews.
In a conversation with her sister, her youngest niece Bonnie noted the aunt's lack of children and suggested it explained why she had so much time to devote to them. The sister affirmed this reasoning, and the young child appeared to accept it as a valid life choice.