Lalu Was Born in China in the Late 19th Century

Lalu was born in China in the late 19th century. During a terrible time of poverty and hardship, her father sold her for two bags of seed. Which of the following statements provides the most likely answer for why the man sold his daughter?

A) By selling his one child, the loving father hoped to save the rest of his children.
B) The father had little love for Lalu because she was a girl.
C) The father preferred keeping his younger children because they required less food and care.
D) By selling his one child, the father hoped to encourage his younger children to work hard on the family farm.