In this culture it is not wise to talk too much good things about anything - especially children,lest some evil spirit steals it. So it is customary to say it is ugly and weak and will surely not survive. Also:

'The man who boasts of his young woman is a fool,

The man who boasts of his wares will get rich.'
+XP
Ideas - Society/ Organization
January 7, 2002
+XP