Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD) recently shared a profound remark on the value of daughters in families.
RMD argued that having a daughter is more valuable than having three sons, challenging traditional African preferences for male offspring.
Based on his own experience, RMD described how his sisters gave generously to their sick father, while their brothers did not make the same effort.
Men who complain about having just daughters are not appreciating their blessings, RMD stressed.
He argued that daughters bring numerous benefits, including potential longevity, reduced worry, and increased compliance.
RMD highlighted daughters’ unique ability to maintain emotional connections with parents, often welcoming them into their homes in old age.
He urged fathers of daughters to appreciate these blessings and relinquish complaints.
In his words;
“When my father was ill, my sister left her job to stay with him. My other sister left her business to work shifts with her, None of us boys left our business or work.
“Yet you foolishly complain that you have only girls? you have hit a jackpot.
“Each of your daughters is worth 3 sons! Having a daughter prolongs your life. She will not get into as much trouble as your sons.
“She is less likely to be disobedient. When she leaves your house, she will remember you. If you are too old to leave alone, she will move you into her home, matrimonial or not. Go and thank God for having daughters!”
