The essay compares and contrasts two very related topics. The topic of who is easier to raise boys or girls is a very common question amongst parents. I know that I have wondered the same question more than once throughout my children's lives. The paper serves the purpose I think of informing the viewer. However it also asks thought provoking questions and makes valid points on the topic. Whichever way you view the paper, it does a great job at making you really think about the topic and think about the differences with your own children. The thesis statement of "Are boys really easier to handle than girls or is a matter of how we raise our children?" fits the paper perfectly. I do not think the thesis could be stated any more effectively
