[quote=idlehands]
No, just sarcasm. This is such a sad, disgusting practice that could be allieviated by family planning.
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It's not that simple, if the child had been born a boy they would have let her live. It's a cultural prejudice against women, especially infant girls. If you're not aware, or want more information, you can watch the documentary "It's a Girl (the three deadliest words in the world)" on Netflix. It's truly tragic.