I don't have anything new to say about the larger societal issues raised in this article, but as a father of a young daughter, this article certainly made me feel sad for all the daughters who aren't given a chance.
No doubt, I read this article with my 2 year old daughter in my lap and my 3 year old son sitting in the other chair and cannot imagine choosing her over him or vice verse. It really makes you wonder how much societal norms affect things that seem like basic human tenants.
Exactly! I don't have a daughter but the story resonated so powerfully that I cannot think of anything else this morning.
This would be an interesting case to discuss with proponents of cultural relativism (pretty much everyone in academic circles), along with bride burning in India and female circumcision in Africa: I see absolutely no way you can defend it.