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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do you find this statement to be true ? [/quote]

In some cultures, the sentiment is the exact opposite.[/quote]

Yes. Traditionally in India women were so happy to have a son, because the sons were thought to always be part of the family, get inheritance and give elderly parents financial support. Daughters on the other hand are viewed as a liability and will be married off to join their husbands family. This is what my Indian Mil told me. Except what I see in the Indian American community is that the sons hardly ever even call their moms and the daughters don’t give their inlaws the time of day! They look out for their own parents. Go figure.[/quote]

I don’t see this at all.  Most Indian-American sons I know are very close to their parents. [b]Additionally, I *often* hear stories from my (Indian) MIL about the wonderful sons her friends have, and how good they are to their mothers: taking them traveling, fixing things in their homes, buying generous gifts, etc.[/b]

I think she’s just dropping hints, but I think much of it is true! [/quote]

PP here. My mil does this all the time! I don’t think these perfect sons actually exist though. It’s just a way for her to guilt trip my husband into doing things for her. [/quote]

Oh yes!  My MIL regularly tries to lay guilt-traps.....but, luckily, she is wonderful otherwise and we are clever to her tactics. I just have a good laugh and enjoy her other, more positive, attributes.... [/quote]

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