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i have two sons, both grown up and living miles away. i'd always hankered after having a daughter, but that programme really made me think, especially the final comments from the mum of the boys. i had so much fun with our two, especially when they were young, a pair of right little monkeys. i'm not a girly girl either, never have been, don't think i'd survive as a teenager in todays girly culture. having said that, since my sister died two years ago (she only lived round the corner) i really miss close female company, friends just aren't quite the same, so i can understand how you feel about your daughter not living at home.