The gaming/tech site Playfuls.com posted an article today on ‘tech-tactics’ for happily childfree couples to use during the Chinese New Year.

Some of the highlights:

For the couple with no offspring and have repeatedly explained at past reunion dinners the expenses involved and their desire to enjoy an affluent lifestyles together, “simply stick a Bluetooth headset” in one your ears, recommended Alfred Siew.

Have family gatherings via video conference, she said. “For questions that don’t deserve an answer, ignore them by pretending you are suffering from lag in your connection.”

The original article goes on to explain the declining birth rate in China, and the amount of newborns needed in this new year.