Is it normal to feel guilty when becoming childfree by choice?

I grew up always thinking I would have kids. See, my parents are pretty great parents, they spoiled me with all the things I wanted and were very loving. They were always proud of me and they were very encouraging. I had a happy childhood overall and so I always assumed having kids myself would be just as rewarding.<br><br>However, as I grew older and entered my late teens and early twenties, I realized it wasn’t really for me. I like my life with plenty of free time and I value having money to do whatever I want. I value being able to travel and not having to worry about who’s going to take care of my kids. I like being able to go to the beach, go shopping, take long baths etc. I didn’t feel like having kids would be right for me.<br><br>However, when I was absolutely sure 100% I didn’t want kids, I did feel guilty. I felt bad my parents wouldn’t have grandkids or my siblings wouldn’t have nieces and nephews. I felt guilty knowing my legacy would just die with me. I’m fairly sure I’m just being irrational but I haven’t really felt like my choice is truly solidified yet.<br><br>Is this normal? See, I have felt this way for a while now but it also feel like it’s normal to figure things out when you’re younger. I’m not really sure.