How i wish i have a boy too.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
Philippines
February 24, 2011 1:36am CST
We only have one child - a 20 yr. old girl. Now that she's graduating in college and is in a far away city studying, i couldn't help but be sad that she might soon be leaving our family abode for a longer period of time than the usual , to work meanwhile pursuing her medicine studies. This she revealed in her text last night.
That being so, i couldn't help but wish we had another child, specifically a boy too. Maybe he could be with us until the twilight years of our life in our house. For sure he will, because if ever he marries they can stay with us at our house, since he will be the head of his family. But my girl, if she marries, her husband of course will be the one to be heeded of where to stay.
Well, i can only wish for that. . .
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@bamrahkirti (1821)
• India
25 Feb 11
In Indian context it is said that a girl remains your girl till you are alive but a son remains your son till he is married.
Nowadyas there is no difference between boy or girl because now sons do not prefer to stay with their parents especially after marriage.It is all about changing cultures and joint families turning into nuclear families.But i feel that every one should have at least two children.
First of all the siblings will have companionship and they will learn to care and share and it also helps to make them better citizens.Even if both the girls are married,one can always visit them after intervals.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Feb 11
Yes, that was what we were aiming for, when we were younger - two kids. But then we have to plan that it would be after 7 years.
Unfortunately though after the 7 years period , i had a Total Abdominal Histerectomy, disabling me to have another child again.
I am very thankful i had one girl, but would have been better if i had a boy also. 
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@staria (2780)
• Philippines
24 Feb 11
Maybe you can consider adopting a child and own him like he was really yours,but of course this is something that you must really give a deep thought. You can still be a parent to those who isnt fortunate enough to have one.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Feb 11
On the second thought, we just cannot do that , because we live with my senior in-laws and doing so would entail that we get a nanny since both me and my husband go to work. I guess, i just have to wait for my daughter to be married and have one. 
@youless (112103)
• Guangzhou, China
25 Feb 11
In fact sometimes I think a boy will have more opportunity to work outside and will not stay with his parents when he grows up. As usually boys have bigger ambition and they want to have their own careers. They will not have home sick feeling as strong as girls. Girls are still closer to their families than boys.
I love China
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Feb 11
Generally boys are like that. But still there are what we call "Mama's boy".
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
24 Feb 11
Yea...We have a baby boy and I think we will 'produce' more in the near future
I was thinking opposite though, I hope our son won't leave us so far away especially overseas because what parents want their children to levave them right? I don't mean stay with papa and mama forever, I just meat I would like him to be around in the same country. then I was thinking, girls may be better, they would liek to stay closer to the parents, isn't it true?
I was thinking opposite though, I hope our son won't leave us so far away especially overseas because what parents want their children to levave them right? I don't mean stay with papa and mama forever, I just meat I would like him to be around in the same country. then I was thinking, girls may be better, they would liek to stay closer to the parents, isn't it true?@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Feb 11
Both boy and girl children can be loving to their parents. It depends on the way we taught them how to.
I guess you are right, we just have that feeling that they have to just somewhere near you, not so far from you. At least, when we want to see them , we can, with no hassle.
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
25 Feb 11
Firstly SIMPLYD, you look too good to have a 20 year old! 
Congrats on your daughter's and your accomplishments as she is there because of your exemplary as a mother. Sometimes we wish we had more kids as our children get older. It is understandable, however I wanted to compliment you and your family for your blessings.
Congrats on your daughter's and your accomplishments as she is there because of your exemplary as a mother. Sometimes we wish we had more kids as our children get older. It is understandable, however I wanted to compliment you and your family for your blessings. @SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Feb 11
Wow, that's a nice compliment, Hardworkinggurl.
But to be honest, i really keep myself fit always to be at par with my office mates who are younger than me. Shh , that's my secret.
Shh , that's my secret. 
@QeeGood (1213)
• Sweden
24 Feb 11
You have one daughter, that is a lovely gift of life. Who knows, you might have a boy brightening up your life one day. You can become a grandmother or in some other way a boy can come into your life. Sometimes a situation presents itself when you have a very strong sincere desire. Life has its miracles!
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Feb 11
Yes, that's what my second thought is. My daughter might someday give me a grandson to take care of, during our retirement days. I look forward to that.
@cinguo (76)
• China
24 Feb 11
Before chlidren grow up, they are aside parents. So, parents are nont feel alone.But when they grow up, they study at another city far away from parents, or they work at another city. At that time, parents are already grow old, they retire from work, they become alone without children aside them.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Feb 11
I am feeling this way because i am nearing our retirement days and i am wishing for someone i could cuddle and play with during those times.
I guess, i just have to wait for my daughter to be married and have children.
I guess, i just have to wait for my daughter to be married and have children. 
@asxenon (1440)
• Malaysia
24 Feb 11
Boys or Girls now makes less difference than before. Parents no longer have to stay with their son, sometimes son-in-laws do stay with father/mother in-law. It all depends on situation. Even if you have a boy, he would choose to stay somewhere else with his wife or even stay with his parents in-law. Nothing is certain in this world. Nowadays people do say having girls are better than boys as they care for their parents much more than boys as you know, boys do have their own responsibility when they are married.
All the best to you and may you be happy always!
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
24 Feb 11
I guess you have a point there. Like i said in no. 1, it will remain a wish forever though.
