Why do people in rural areas especially like to have sons?

This question is quite interesting, and the answer will be different in different times. Arguably, before the reform and opening up, the answer to this question is very obvious, that is, the traditional preference for boys in China. Today, in the 2 1 century, it cannot be said that there is no influence of this kind of thought, but it will not be because of this. You know, China has liberalized the second child policy to cope with the aging population, and if you go to the countryside, you will find it interesting that almost every household has a second child, or even more. However, from the perspective of cities, most families in second-and third-tier cities may still have only one child, and even many young people are reluctant to have children. You may have heard a friend say that when you go back to your hometown to visit relatives during the Spring Festival, a large group of children will play around the village entrance. When I get home, what's more troublesome is that many relatives come to the door to lead their children to pay New Year greetings, and the red envelopes are all for people with a hard face. This is the big nephew, this is the big nephew, this is the little niece, and so on. The face of the strange child passed in a trance, and the scene was a mess. If you don't prepare enough red envelopes, it will be really embarrassing. So, what's the situation? Let me cross the steps of the century and try to say:

First, it's easy to understand. It's all labor. In the past, whether it was fighting or farming, the men at home were naturally the first to bear the brunt. After entering the era of peace, farming labor has become the biggest reason for giving birth to sons in these two situations. Usually, when children reach their teens, some families may let their children go to the fields and come back after starting training. Especially when there are many children at home, the pressure of raising children is even greater. It is even more necessary for sons to share the labor work at home and bear some family responsibilities. One more son will bring more income to the family in the future.

Second, the word "raising children for old age" is often heard in our country. When you have a child, you really give him all your love, when you grow up. However, it is really unknown whether children will be filial to themselves when they grow up. In case of an accident, if he becomes an orphan and is old, even if he has been planted for a lifetime, he will naturally have more children, and he has always said that giving birth to a son has become a capital preservation behavior.

Third, family conditions are well-off. One is that everyone's living standards in rural areas are good at present, but in rural areas, there are some psychological comparisons about having children. Seeing that others have more children, I always feel that I am not as good as others, but having one more child has not changed much. Naturally, the more the better. Having a son also involves future marriage, house, etc. , indicating that family conditions can withstand.

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