Can I be a dad and not a parent? - The Saturday Story

Can I be a dad and not a parent? - The Saturday Story

July 17, 2026 · 11 min

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Ben Kawaller explores the desire to have children without the responsibilities of parenting.

Ben Kawaller suddenly has the urge to have children, but he would prefer not to raise them. Luckily, there is a growing online market that can help with that. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Read by: Ben Kawaller, reporter and essayist. Producer: Dave Creasey. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: I’ve decided to become a father. Does anyone want my sperm? Photo: Adam Grey for The Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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