Now that Aryan is 2, it's time he had a sister. 'Inshallah! I wish we have a daughter too. I'd love to have a girl, but it won't make a difference if we have another boy. At the time we were expecting Aryan, Gauri wanted a boy and I wanted a girl. We had a boy and I love Aryan more than Gauri does.' - Shahrukh (january 2000)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses a wish for a daughter but states he loves his son equally regardless of gender.
- In plain terms
- He wants a girl but loves his boy just as much and would not change it.
- What can you take from it?
- Parental love should not depend on the child's gender.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do parents prefer one gender over another?
- How does gender influence parental expectations?
Another view
The quote reflects personal preference which may not apply universally.
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