I think that this is an excellent topic. Eevryone has different point of views, and it's a personal preference. I personally rather not, and am in a current situation where I happened to fall in love with a man who has a child. It was everything that I said I'd never do as far as getting involved. As a matter fact he's completely opposite of what my dating "requirement" was. However, sometimes the saying of "you never know who you'll fall in love with," rang to be true in my life. This man treats me very well and is a great man. We have an understanding that I'm not going to deal with the baby mamma drama, and he's not going to bring it to our lives. The minute that I even sense the smell of drama, HOLLA!! I refuse to put up with it, and he's know it, and he wants me to be in his life, so he knows where I draw the line. However, every situation is different, and some people can't deal with it. As time progresses, it will be a test for me as well! Being that so many children are born out of wedlock especially in our culture, it becomes increasingly difficult to find someone without children. People make bad or different choices, and it's the way of the world. I think people enjoy having children without committment, and that's just how it is. Bottom line: There are more black women and men with children than without children. If you're having hard times finding that someone who is childless: DATE INTERRACIALLY.