Every day in Nigeria, many women struggle for their health and survival while trying to give birth to a baby boy, often to satisfy their husbands. In numerous cases, these women endure severe physical and psychological distress in their marriages due to their inability to bear a male child. Son preference is a significant social issue and a form of gender discrimination rooted in the belief that daughters are less valuable than sons. This mindset fosters harmful practices and biased attitudes toward female children.This study explored the beliefs and attitudes of residents in the Igando community regarding male child preference. A descriptive research design was adopted, and a self-designed, closed-ended questionnaire was used to gather responses. A total of 150 residents participated in the study. The collected data were analyzed using tables, frequency counts, and percentages. Findings revealed that the majority of respondents favored male children over female children, believing that sons are preferable because they continue the family name, while daughters are seen as temporary members who eventually leave. Many respondents stated that if they could only have one child, they would prefer a male over a female.Therefore, addressing the root causes of parental preference for male children is crucial, rather than focusing solely on eliminating the practice itself