Does it make any difference between having sons and daughters?

We should not discriminate between sons and daughters. Its true that in case of single daughters the the family name may disappear, but that does not sound enough reason to threat someone's own wife. Women can look after their parents as much as men. So its fair to accept whatever god/nature gives to you.

In some countries, it does matter. In logic sense, a hubby should not threat their wife for not having a son.

We need both sons and daughter to balance out the world , they are both equally important . I would hear some men say they dont want a daughter because they fear the harm that might come of them and they want son to carry on their last name . Some woman want daughter to play with , give them all the pink stiff in the world , go to their wedding etc . My ideal family would be to have a boy and a girl . Balance is good but we cannot help what is chosen for us . In my country we dont think like that about girl but in bible days most people think like some of the people in your country .

Hi there, I (we) don't have children by choice, but if we did it would not matter to either of us if they were male or female. I know some people desire at least 1 male child to keep the name going, as usually when women marry they take the surname of the man, and all of the children also have the male surname.

Hi, It is very bad to think that hat having sons is much more important than daughters. In our country also most of the people want to give the birth to a son and not daughter. They think daughter is a burden to them and a son continues their generation. Dowry system is the main reason for thinking this. After marriage the surname of the daughter changes and thus she can not continue the generation of the father. But I think both son and daughter are equally important.

While there are cultures that do favor having sons rather than daughters, I would be happy of having a children regardless of their gender. My only condition that I would hope for is that they are healthy. I am not saying I would abandon my child if they were not healthy, but I would feel very sad seeing my child suffering from a chronic illness. If I were a father, I would love to see my child play and be happy; however, it is very difficult for the child to be happy with a sickly body. Anyway, I think having sons and daughters are equally important; parents should love all of their children equally. With each new generation, there are both boys and girls born that both can contribute to society.

Well to me, a child is a heritage from God whatever the gender is. So I don't really mind if my child is male or female for as long as the child is my own true blood. I have only one child and he happens to be a male. I did not have the opportunity to have a daughter but even then I am already very thankful to God because at least he gifted me with one wonderful son and that is more than enough to thank Him for.

Yanza, in my family we don't have any preference or to treat which gender more special. for us, both son and daughter are the same in our eyes. Even my parents giving everyone of us same education freedom, where we are allowed to continue studies as much as we can. But, there is a friend of mine who don't enjoy this kind of benefit in her family. Her family tend to give better chance to her brothers than to her. They tends to like sons more than daughter. As a result, my friend always tends to feel sad and insecure. It is lucky that she managed to find a good husband who is very supportive of her. I am happy to see she is leading a happy and peaceful life with her family nowadays.

Still some stupid man are killing her wife or saying for abortion only due to a girl child in her stomach. I want to say boy may selfish but girl not and daughter taking more love and affection with parents than son. I think the man should be strict punishment for this cruel activity. We both husband and wife love girl child. You are nice father and really you should check their love and affection about for you both mother and father.

Even in our country, there are those people, the father particularly, who wish they have a son who would carry their names. This is also one reason why a family would have many children. Especially if the first children are mostly female, they would not stop until they finally have a boy. On our part, I already have both a son and a daughter which is equally important and loved by us. They are the reason why things are running the way they are. However, if for instance I was not given the chance to have both, it would be okay for me because they are gifts that we need to treasure. Have a nice day!

I only have a son and honestly, I would prefer a son rather than a daughter. Not because of the value or what not but simply because of the environment we have now. It is harder to raise and take care of a girl child than a son, i think.

yanzalong, first i want to say that the children's are gifted by GOD Whether she may be a daughter or he may be a son. we should never curse our destiny if we do not have son. both are equal. if a family has no son it is not the fault of the wife only.

It should not. I was blessed with one son, but if it had been a daughter I would have loved her just as much and would have made sure she had the same opportunities my son actually had.

It doesn't matter whether I have sons or daughters all that matters is if they have a healthy and happy life.

Honestly, I don't mind about what the gender of my child would be. This is because I always believe that every baby is a blessing. Not all have given the chance to have a child or children. I have a son and still hoping for a daughter or whatever God will give us. If He still give me a son then I will gladly accept it or if he will never give me a child again then that's what His plan is all about.