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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] All you can do is explain and repeat that girls cannot be defined by motherhood, [b]but must be financially independent first and foremost[/b], and that little remarks like this undercut the real message. My parents have been receptive to this, but I don't even bother with my ILs. They belong to a culture with strict gender roles. We don't see them very often.[/quote] You can raise your kids how you want, but you should not pretend that this is a universal value. I personally disagree with this, and consider THE FAMILY to be an economic unit, and the role of a parent is the one most likely to bring happiness to your kids. And what do you expect the grandparents to do, buy your kid a calculator and say, "Oh look Larla, you will be a great CPA someday." Wait until your child is older and pursuing interests and let your ILs support those. [/quote]
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