Cara Cassella
Cara Cassella
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Babies have been found in marketplaces, bus stops, on busy streets ... where orphans are primarily picked up. Ninety-five percent of the babies are female.
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Historically, (Chinese) families prefer a son. The son is the one who carries the family name, does the physical labor and takes care of the parents. Daughters take care of their in-laws.
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You have to assess your readiness on raising a child. China places about 7,000 children a year. They don't like to go higher and don't want to rush the process because it will lead to corruption.