To ask why little girls seem to be preferred?

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Is it just me who has noticed this?

Yes

By who? I like my DS, wouldn't swap him

By whom? For what?

Another one who prefers boys here

More than happy with my DD but did want a boy when I fell pregnant.

Parents tend to prefer a child of the same gender as themselves. Mostly mums post here, hence the preference for girls.

No, but in real life too. Whenever they have had a scan and it's a girl it's always a "wow, that's fantastic!" and yet it has been such a different response when it's a boy (same people).

Children of primary school age, girls seem to be the preference too.

Do they, Bella? I'm female and don't have a preference of the children I meet.

I didn't notice this until way after my son was born! (and mainly on Mumsnet...). The reasons I hear are for a close mother/daughter relationship. I didn't have that kind of relationship with my mum, so maybe that's why I wasn't concerned about which sex I had. I didn't even have a great relationship with myself growing up so not sure why having a daughter would be that great!! I have a daughter now. She's great.. So is my son.

If you're Asian, like me, boys are preferred - unfortunately

If I was pushed I suppose I do have a slight preference for a daughter (good job I've got dd!) but I'm also envious of her cousins - all of whom are boys - because they're such good fun and seem like a proper 'gang' when they're all together.

In my case it's because I miss my own mum so it's really nice to have a mother/daughter dynamic. At the moment anyway - she might hate me or become an insufferable teen

If you'd asked me ten years ago I would have told you I wanted two boys, now I'm just grateful to have a child at all

I have to say that if I could choose, I would choose a girl. Just because I have a lovely relationship with my DM and DSis and I'd love to have that with my own daughter. Mind you that doesn't automatically mean that any daughter I had would have the same relationship with me.
However, that doesn't mean if I ever had a boy I wouldn't be overjoyed, because I would.

DH had a preference for a girl (he only has brothers). I had a preference for a boy (I only have sisters). He got his wish first time around, I got mine second time around. I wouldn't swap either child most of the time.

I've never come across this in real life.

I have three boys and have never experienced any negativity. Apart from one comment after DS3 was born & that person got short shrift.

Having boys is wonderful.

I did prefer a girl. But her womb will put her at a disadvantage in almost every part of her life so I’m not sure I really see a problem in having one tiny stage where females take centre stage

i think because people idealise and project and objectify girls starting from very young.

How odd! I can't say I've ever noticed it.

I'd actually say the opposite (across all cultures). Some people often like to conform to tradition and have the first child as a boy.

*note use of the phrases some people and often , not all people, always

Not sure really.
I have one DD and won’t have another in case it’s a boy. I don’t know why. I just don’t want a boy. I’ve had enough of boys.
My DB is 15 and he has autism, it ruined my DSIS and i’s childhood.

Before I had children I’d have said I wanted a boy. After we had dd1 I was desperate for another girl.

Growing up my mum and dad had me and my sister so in my head two girls was the perfect family and one I wanted to emulate.

I've got two boys and I agree, people, my mother included, seem to think I'd rather girls. I wouldn't change my boys for the world!

I've never experienced IRL any sort of the preference for girls as you describe it.

I've never noticed it in real life or on here.

Yes I've noticed this. I have two wonderful DSs and after the second I've had some interesting comments.

My favourite was a colleague at work who said "oh no, what a shame." 😡

People assume that I will be missing out by not having a girl but I honestly don't feel that way. My boys are fab.

Never noticed this anywhere at all. Ever. If anything, the other way round!

I haven't noticed it in my real life and I had no preference when I was pregnant. I was thrilled when I had a boy but sure I would have been equally thrilled with a girl.

I do notice though that when I see posts/articles about gender disappointment, it does seem to be mostly people preferring girls to boys.

I wouldn't swap my son for anything though!