THE ODDS OF FEMALE CHILDREN by KHADIJAT BABANSULE


THE ODDS OF FEMALE CHILDREN 

by 

KHADIJAT BABANSULE


 Bukola had endured years of abuse and humiliation from her husband Adamu, who blamed her for not giving him a son. He treated her and their three daughters like dirt, while he lavished his attention and money on his second wife, Fatima, who had given him two sons in quick succession. Fatima was a cruel and arrogant woman, who took every opportunity to mock and belittle Bukola and her girls.



Bukola's only solace was her daughters, who were smart, kind, and hardworking. They excelled in school and had big dreams for their future. Bukola encouraged them to pursue their education and their passions, despite the obstacles and challenges they faced. She knew they deserved better than their father and his Community, who valued boys over girls.


As the years passed, Bukola's daughters grew up and left home, one by one, to follow their paths. The eldest, Aisha, became a doctor and moved to Lagos, where she worked in a prestigious hospital and married a loving man. The second, Binta, became a lawyer and moved to Abuja, where she joined a human rights organization and fought for justice and equality. The youngest, Halima, became an engineer and moved to London, where she worked for a multinational company and traveled the world.


Bukola was proud of her daughters and their achievements, and visited them whenever she could. She also saved enough money to buy a small house of her own, where she lived peacefully and happily, away from Adamu and Fatima. She had no regrets about leaving them, especially when she heard how their lives had turned out.


Adamu's sons, Musa and Yusuf, had grown up to be spoiled, lazy, and irresponsible. They had no interest in education or work, and spent their days drinking, gambling, and chasing women. They wasted their father's money and brought him shame and trouble. Adamu soon realized his mistake and regretted his treatment of Bukola and his daughters, but it was too late. They wanted nothing to do with him, and neither did Fatima, his second wife who had left him for a younger and richer man.


Bukola's story was one of resilience, courage, and hope. She had overcome the odds and raised her daughters to be successful and independent women. She had proven that girls were not inferior to boys, and that they could achieve anything they set their minds to. She had shown that happiness was not dependent on having a son, but on having love, respect, and dignity.


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