1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this deeply sensitive episode, host&amp;nbsp;Gurpreet Kaur explores the continuing pressure in some South Asian families to have a son. The conversation looks beyond the disappointment that may follow the birth of a girl and examines how gender preference can shape a daughter’s life, from childhood and education to family decisions, inheritance and expectations around caring for aging parents. Gurpreet also asks an emotional question: What happens to a girl when she grows up knowing that her family was hoping for a boy when she was born? The episode explores how being told or made to feel that she was “supposed to be a boy” can affect a daughter’s confidence, sense of belonging and self-worth. It is an honest conversation about gender discrimination, family expectations and the importance of making every child feel wanted, valued and equally loved. RED FM Calgary http://calgaryredfm.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42565625/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/205469225