Problem: According to the World of Babies chapter on contemporary parenting in China, Group of answer choices modern parents prefer sons, but traditional parents understood that girls and boys are equally beneficial to parents. modern parents want girls who will care for them when they are older, but traditional parents preferred sons. modern parents want boys, but traditional parents still prefer daughters over sons. girls have many educational opportunities and may be more connected with their parents after they marry. Thus, many families now see benefits to having both girls and boys.