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The Subtle (And Not-So-Subtle) War Against Baby Girls
For expectant couples, nothing is more exciting than going in for a sonogram to find out the sex of their child. For around 49% of those couples in the U.S., they’ll receive the joyful news of a baby girl. Or maybe they won’t be as excited by the prospect of a baby girl as they would’ve been with a boy. But it’s 2021 already, and the consensus is clear: We need to stop girl shaming.
By Gwen Farrell4 min read
If you don’t know what girl shaming is, take a quick gander at your social media and online forums, specifically in the pregnant, child-rearing, and parenting tips communities. When it comes to expectant couples, there’s oftentimes a subtle (or not so subtle) preference towards boys versus girls.