So, did your partner change once he became a dad to a little girl? Or was it different when he welcomed a baby boy? Recent research suggests that having daughters might actually make fathers more generous, charitable, and giving.
A study led by researchers Alex Thompson, Jamie Rivera, and Ryan Wells delved into the behavior of affluent men, particularly focusing on male CEOs and their compensation strategies. Instead of surveying a wide array of men, they specifically looked at why some male executives chose to pay their employees more than others, tracking salary changes across over 10,000 Danish companies for ten years.
Here’s what they discovered: After becoming fathers, these male executives tended to reduce their employees’ pay, averaging about $100 less per employee. The researchers attributed this to the instinct to provide for their families, which seemingly led these men to tighten their financial belts, thus impacting their employees negatively.
But here’s the twist—when the researchers examined the data more closely, they found that the gender of the child played a significant role in these pay adjustments. Fathers of sons were the ones who cut wages, while those with daughters maintained their employees’ salaries. This led the researchers to conclude that having daughters may soften fathers, making them more empathetic and nurturing.
What Do Dads Think?
What do you think? Do most dads prefer having a daughter? We asked around and got some interesting responses:
“My partner was sure we were having a boy, so when the ultrasound revealed a girl, he was shocked. After a month, he’s finally warming up to the idea. I caught him smiling at some cute outfits I bought!”
“Another dad mentioned he wanted a boy, but when he found out it was a girl, he couldn’t stop grinning!”
“While my partner was hoping for a girl, I was hoping for a boy. But honestly, I’m just grateful for the baby, regardless of gender!”
Conclusion
So, do you think having a daughter makes a dad more nurturing than having a son?
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In summary, the evidence suggests that having a daughter can lead to a shift in a father’s approach to business, fostering generosity and empathy, particularly in the workplace.
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