Don't worry, Jimmy. I have an experience of bringing up two sons ( two years difference). Both teenagers now. It's been a wonderful experience watching them grow and share the fun in a way only two brothers could.
And now we also have another little boy, he is three now, absolutely doted on by the whole family ( and he idolizes his big bros ). I totally relish my three boy family, absolute joy.
Honestly, I find this research and the article evil. Strong word but it did make me upset. Not the findings as I simply do not believe it true based on the experience of my own family and many others I've known, extended family, friends. My sisterless boys, for example, are the most lovely human beings, full of character, sensitive to the needs of others and with absolutely no problem expressing their emotions.
On the other hand, their male cousin ( 20 now), brought up with a sister, turned out a very introverted, shy person who rarely shares any emotions with anyone ( mum's own complaint ).
It is the whole idea of publishing such insults towards countless 'boys only' families that really upsets me.The suggestion that they somewhat inferior, or indeed damaging to the children's well being. Bollocks, I say! How dare they !
Sorry, I am seeing red. Why ? What is the point of all this ? Are my boys going to be approached now by whoever, kindly offered counselling, because poor boys never had a sister and are somewhat lacking...
What about mothers influence, constant female presence in their life, do I not count ? Even still, the whole article/ research smacks of implied female superiority in general, just wrong.
I could rant on and on ...