The Economist published a paper from the Economic Journal, which explained " why having a daughter increases the chances of divorce" .

The study has been seen as inappropriate by many people who have commented harshly on social media.

"Really? Now you will blame the girls for the double standards of society?" Someone writes.

Another says:

"Even ice cream and crime are correlated over the summer. This leads to ice cream leading to crime," ironizing the links made in the article.

Someone writes on The Economist Instagram: "You are still in time to delete this post".

"Imagine blaming the child for not loving your partner anymore", "You blame the girls for everything. This is a joke", "Parents divorce because their relationship does not work. Do not blame the girls for the failed marriages", "This is the most idiotic thing I've ever heard, "" Am I reading The Economist or the Daily Mail? ", were just some of the other comments.

Whereas, the father of 5 daughters, dr. John Rutledge, comments:

"Idiot. I have 5 daughters (and a son) and they are my joy every day."