For generations, the gender of babies born into one family have all been
determined in advance. The pregnant mothers receive a package in the mail,
and if a little pink dress is inside, it's a girl. If there is a pair of
brown polyester old-man pants, it's a boy. Producer Brian Reed reports the
story.
(17 minutes)
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