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Why do you have to have a son?

This is the traditional concept of China society, which values boys over girls. It is believed that boys are the inheritance of blood and the continuation of patriarchal clan. Today, this concept still exists, especially in rural areas, where only men are the main labor force in agricultural society. In fact, boys and girls are all the same. From the social point of view, it is best to balance the number of men and women. Otherwise, how can the nation continue?