dowry does not, in any way help the daughter to
establish her life in her new home. Dowry has
nothing to do with the role the daughter has to
play in her in-law’s house.
The real task of the parents should be to
prepare their daughter for the future, not just
prepare her dowry. She should be given an
education, and proper training in social etiquette,
so that she has the wisdom and fortitude to make
her life a success.
Pampering, a part of the culture in many
homes, is expressed in many ways. Parents tend
to pamper their children by trying to fulfil all their
desires. They often ignore the faults of their
children, hoping that they will outgrow them.
Where things go wrong they mostly hold their
children innocent and lay the blame on others.
Some pamper their children at the cost of their
health, in giving in to all their fancies about food
and drinks, and in how they dress too.
Demonstrating one’s love in these ways is not
commendable, for, as a result of this, children are
not aware of the realities of life, and grow up
spoilt.
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Family Life
