Why do guys want a daughter more than wanting a son?

Question

My boyfriend and I was talking about kids And I asked him "would u rather have a daughter or son more?" And he replied "definitely daughter" Do guys want a daughter more than wanting a son? Is it common? Why do guys want a daughter more than wanting a son?

nightdrot · Accepted Answer

Honestly, I just wanted a healthy baby - and now I have three, two boys (7 and 6) and a girl (4.)

My oldest is the first second grader to get himself of the Federal terrorist watch list. He is full of life and all energy and although he can be a handful, I love him with all my heart.

My second is a little cuddler. He always greets me when I get home from work and climbs up in my lap and looks at me very earnestly and asks, "Did you have a good day today, daddy."

My daughter is all little girl. It's all about dresses and dolls and she gives me little kisses ---- and she has me totally wrapped around her finger.

My girlfriend, who is the mother of my children - we are not married but have lived together for over ten years - says that when my daughter says, "Daddy, I want a pony, " I reply, "What kind of a pony? Do you want to get it this weekend? How about now? How about two ponies?"

Now, honestly, I am not that bad, but having the experience of both boys and girls, I think the difference is that a father is naturally overprotective of a little girl - and a little girl looks up to her daddy in a way that boys don't quite do.

Don't get me wrong. I love my boys with all my heart, but even my little cuddler is more independent in a way that my daughter is not. That feeling of being needed - that I have gotten from my daughter in an overt way - is probably what rings a guy's chimes. We get to be the hero and the protector. That plays to every male instinct.

Again, I can't say that when my girlfriend was expecting that I really had a preference for a boy or girl. (The first two pregnancies were unplanned, the third was planned.) However - and this is just a guess on my part - he may have in mind that feeling of having a little girl and being able to love and protect her.

DonRomeo · Accepted Answer

Brilliant point!!
The simple answer, for me at least, is we know how incredibly difficult it is to be a man in Feminazi modern society, and how vulnerable we are to being pressganged (conscripted), imprisoned, impoverished/homeless, refused access, suicidal, portrayed as rapists, terrorists and idiots in the mass media, and being constantly rejected by girls, while having a sex drive that we can't control. Laws are written every week to throw men in prison for new things.

If a man who knows this stuff, especially post-9/11, wants to force another innocent boy through that, there is something very wrong with him. Its only going to get worse with time, so it would be too painful to watch your own son go through this society like we are now. I personally can't understand why anyone thinks having more people is a good idea, male or female, but if it was one or the other, Id definitely want a girl. Girls can do anything they want.

laurieluvsit · Accepted Answer

I think that is unusual. Most guys want a son and most girls want a daughter, that is why most couples want at least 2 children so they can get one of each.
Our family doctor, of all people, wanted a son so bad he ended up having 7 daughters before he finally gave up... lol

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

They want their daughters to be a little princesses! They want "daddy's little girl", but in the nicest possible way.

Allie_Oops · Accepted Answer

Um... since when? I thought most guys wanted a boy lol

pervertedjester · Answer

In my view it's easier to protect a girl until she becomes a woman than it is to teach a boy how to be a man.

YoungManTryin · Answer

All responsible and well put-together men recognize how dumb and childish they were as a boy. If they have a son, they have to raise a boy through that young and childish beginning of their life. If they have a daughter, the father just gets to love his daughter, encouraging her to do good things and chasing away the THOT-bois who he can detect want her body for sex. Mom has to deal with the puberty talk while dad is only permitted to do the more fun stuff listed above and facilitate the grimy work of raising a child for mom. I think.

HP992 · Answer

I think most men still tend to want sons. I want to raise a daughter because I love cute things, and I have an idealized idea of raising an adorable little girl into a refined and charismatic beautiful lady who will be able to take on the world however she wants.
Of course, I know reality often comes with different plans, but that sounds much better to me than raising a son.

Chaz269 · Answer

I don't know that most guys do. I think it's pretty fairly split. I did read once that most guys who were the only boy tend to want a son. That way they can finally have the childhood male bonding experience. A lot of guys whose fathers were absent might prefer daughters because they have no clue how to relate to a boy for lack of a male role model in their own youth. But I'm just spit balling here, that could very well be baseless nonsense.

DuskWalker · Answer

Can't talk about other people and countries but I personally would rather have a daughter. I just know she'll have a better life then me and that's the most important. Out here they have the same opportunities as us men while they are still viewed as someone who should be protected and taken care of. And while many feminist might object to that - trust me, life is a lot easier when someone has your back. I would also love to have a miniature verson of my future wife.

Kkaos · Answer

Absolute crap. I'd be happy with any child I have. Some guys might prefer a daughter, some might prefer a son... There is no 'guys prefer this'... It all depends on the person.

I'd personally love to have a son as I feel like we'd be much more alike.

InTimoreDei · Answer

Actually, a lot of men want a son so that they can do gentlemanly things together. I, personally, want a daughter because I love the idea of her acting like a princess, being "daddy's little girl", and have tea parties or things like that. The picture you posted is accurate.

LikeARiver · Answer

I really want a daughter. I don't really have a logical reason why, but sons seem like a less adorable version of daughters.

thatguyfromtoronto · Answer

I don't mind either, but I prefer a son because I want to be able to take him to sporting events, play sports with him and etc. But if I have only daughters, I would want them to be actively involved in sports and teach them how to conduct themselves as they got older.

Lightspeed-Lemon · Answer

I would just want my child to have the best chance at happiness and success in life. In this day and age, that means being born female. If I were alive generations ago or in a different part of the world, my answer might be different.

Naydyonov · Answer

A girl allows you to be more soft and nurturing. Both sexes have overlapping qualities, however a man will not quite be as soft with a boy than with a girl. Men view girls as small, precious beings.
A man relates more to his sons, but loves his daughter as a painter loves his painting.

Anonymous · Answer

I think the father-daughter relationship is special in the same way the mother-son relationship is. I think that's the main driver here. But you seem to think your boyfriend's preference is representative of all men, and it's not.

howlyz · Answer

I think I would want a daughter but not exactly sure why... I think I would have a special connection to that girl and a special place in my heart for her

fauchelevent · Answer

My boyfriend said daughter too, not sure why. He doesn't know why either

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I think no matter whether the baby is girl or boy as long as their healthy that's all it should matter. I would never worry about the gender of the baby.

tmatx · Answer

Having a beautiful daughter would be payback for all the terrible things I did to girls when I was younger.

Oasha · Answer

I don't think it's that common. I'd say most guys would prefer a son to "teach him how to be a man" and that sort of things.

tzdc21 · Answer

Not all guys are created equal you know. Just because your boyfriend wants that doesn't mean all other guys do.

Anonymous · Answer

This is hardly a universal thing. If anything the stereotype is that men want sons. It's always been that way. Queens have been killed for not providing a King with sons.

boggboss · Answer

I want a son daughter will bring me 2 much heart ach

Ahmadoz · Answer

Because girls are nice and you talk ans kiss their cheque even if they are older , like 20 30 but son after 4 or 5 get bad ass and you can not do anything unless just watch them.

Anonymous · Answer

It's nice to have someone that thinks of you as her hero! Though that will change once she hits puberty and starts bringing in her boyfriends. He will be wishing he had chosen a son at that point.

reptocarl · Answer

Because it’s about mothers and sons and fathers and daughters not the other way around

readywriter · Answer

i wanted a son first. Do father son stuff, games, outdoors stuff and guy things including carrying on my name.

beebella · Answer

Because most little girls are easier to deal with than most little boys, until they hit puberty.

CheekyPaws · Answer

Ideally both, one each or if just one, I'd probably want a daughter.

YHL6965 · Answer

I do not. I don't care about the baby's gender, I'll raise it appropriately.

D_Neo · Answer

It depends on the guy actually. I have never really heard of that.

ThePetSquirrel · Answer

I'd rather have a son, and most guys I know would prefer to have sons. I'd say your boyfriend is actually in the minority.

lala_ray · Answer

I want a daughter if I ever change my mind to have kids lol...

Deathraider · Answer

Well I don't know. Maybe because it's a different experience than raising a son.

Anonymous · Answer

I'd much more rather a son. Rather stay away from having to raise a a girl really.

Anonymous · Answer

Not all guys want a baby girl, my friend's wife is expecting a boy and he is not happy so it depends on the guy

JesseTheMan · Answer

I want a daughter more than a son, don't know why. It's weird haha.

Xayemillz · Answer

Who said that.. most guys don't want a daughter. Cause they don't wanna kill a little boy when his daughter hit her teens

Anon-ymous1 · Answer

Heh? Who says they do? I don't think that's a thing.

Anonymous · Answer

I don't know... cuter... probably less annoying.  tbh if i dont get to ever have a daughter i think ill be depressed forever lol

FieryIceDragon · Answer

I have a brother and after observing him I understood 70% of boy-kids are pain in the ass.

Lonleeiob · Answer

They don't. Most guys don't care as long as they have a child.

Internetusername · Answer

I don’t have really have a preference but if I had to pick I would choose a daughter.

Anonymous · Answer

i dont mind having one, but, as an only child and a male, i have to have at least one son

Anonymous · Answer

I don't. She may end up being like the rest of today's women. I refuse to take that chance.

WalterRadio · Answer

Your boyfriend is in the minority.

RobertEmil · Answer

I want both but mostly a son

LegateLanius · Answer

I personally would like one of each.

happyness28 · Answer

Better than wanting a retarded on

hammeronfire · Answer

i want 2 girls and 1 boy

Revolver_ · Answer

They want a girl who has daddy issues

Anonymous · Answer

I'm hoping for a boy myself

PureGuy · Answer

Because a daughter is cuter :)

Zeliose · Answer

I'd like to have both

SovietBall · Answer

Opposites Attract

itsdone · Answer

Son ofcourse

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