The Intelligence: Why some parents now want girls not boys

economist.com/podcasts/2025/06/11/why-some-parents-now-want-girls-not-boys

For centuries, male children were prized as heirs and breadwinners. Now the desire to have boys is diminishing and some parents would rather have a girl. What Germany’s expanded armed forces mean for Europe. And if coffee can benefit your health, how many mugs should you consume a day?…

This story appeared on economist.com, 2025-06-11 09:49:18.
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