Lydia Wanjiru defends stance on why she doesn’t want children
By William Muthama, February 21, 2026Digital content creator Lydia Wanjiru has defended her decision not to have children, clarifying that her stance is rooted in love rather than dislike.
Taking to her Instagram page on Saturday, February 21, 2026, Lydia addressed what she described as one of the biggest misconceptions about child-free people: that they hate or cannot stand children. According to her, that perception is far from the truth.
“I think the worst perception about child-free people is that we don’t like or love kids,” she said, adding that some assume people who choose not to have children are cruel or uncomfortable around them.
She insisted the opposite is true in her case.
Lydia explained that her choice comes from a desire to shield children from what she sees as a harsh and often unforgiving world. She argued that her love for children is precisely why she would hesitate to bring one into an environment where they could face cruelty.
“It’s actually the love we have for the kids that makes us not bring more kids into the world for them to face cruelty,” she stated.
The content creator maintained that while she has chosen not to become a mother, she has no issue being around children. In fact, she said she would gladly care for one if needed.
“So whenever your kid is around me, don’t even think twice. I’ll take care of a child,” she said, acknowledging that her earlier comments about not wanting children may have been misunderstood.
The clarification comes months after she initially announced her decision to remain child-free. Lydia emphasised that her choice is not due to a dislike of children but stems from her belief that the world can be harsh, and that bringing a child into it requires a readiness she currently does not feel. She added that she still loves children and would happily care for one if the situation arose.
“Growing up, I used to dream of marriage and kids. This was majorly influenced by my childhood background, where I grew up without a “complete” family. So I wanted to compensate for that by having one,” Lydia said.