Non Sequitur for the Chinese, part 3

Author: fpd

Date: January 4, 2006

by fpd
1-04-06
Say, Dad, polls show that your approval rating is slipping among preadolescent girls in this household.
Oh Danae, I am already shamed enough by having two children, and both of them girls. Must you shame me more with such disrespect?
I don't get it. What's going on?
A Chinese family should have only one child, and only boys can bring honor to a family by carrying on the family name.
Well, I don't mind getting rid of Kate, but that part about girls bringing shame to the family is just stupid.
Shush, Danae. Don't let anyone hear you talk like that.