Your son is heir to an enormous fortune and name. Someone would be bound to bid for you him and take him as his ward.

Philippa Gregory
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When the wife of a wealthy and famous person is about to die, it is not uncommon for her husband to try to convince her that she should choose one of her sons rather than her daughter as heir. This is because it’s much easier to raise a rich and powerful son than a poor and inconspicuous daughter. The son will have an easier time getting into business and making money, and will be able to give his father more power and influence – which he needs – in order to continue his political influence. The mother may be reluctant, considering the social stigma associated with having a daughter as heir and not a son, but she may feel she has no choice if she wants her family’s wealth and power to continue.

Source: The Red Queen

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