Hi,
[Note: The preference for sons in talmudic times was not a religious statement; rather, it was directly linked to the economic and social advantages of having sons. This is seen in the source below.]
"What should one do in order to have sons?
"R' Eliezer said: He should scatter his money among the
needy, as Tehillim 112:9 says [following verses about wealth and social status], 'He has scattered, he has given to the
needy, his righteouness stands forever, his glory shall be elevated in honour.'
Or, he should do as his wife desires [carnally]."
(Kallah Rabti 2:11, as explained by Rashi Bava Batra 10b)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
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