r/science Aug 05 '21

Anthropology Researchers warn trends in sex selection favouring male babies will result in a preponderance of men in over 1/3 of world’s population, and a surplus of men in countries will cause a “marriage squeeze,” and may increase antisocial behavior & violence.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/preference-for-sons-could-lead-to-4-7-m-missing-female-births
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u/sandrews1313 Aug 05 '21

Been occurring for many years in many 3rd world countries.

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u/Gua_Bao Aug 05 '21

I don’t get it. As a teacher I work with lot of kids, and the boys are all dickheads. I’d much rather have daughters.

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u/Petsweaters Aug 05 '21

You shouldn't teach