This seems to be a common first question when we tell family and friends that we are planning to adopt a daughter from China. China has a one child policy. If someone chooses to keep a second child, then they are fined heavily. China has a cultural preference for a male child. There are many reasons for this. In rural provinces (where most orphans come from), the families livelihood depends on the output of the family members. Naturally boys produce more than little girls. Also historically, it is the son's responsibility to take care of his parents as they age. A girl would be expected to take care of her husband's aging parents. This is a form of social security for the Chinese to have a boy. Having 3 daughters already, we highly value them and feel drawn to show a little Chinese girl just how wonderful and appreciated she is.
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