Asking the father for his daughters hand was a beautiful and respectful custom, both to the bride and her father. It was not condescending.
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Pretending that older customs that were prevalent in other times was demeaning, is demeaning to our history.
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Not to say that there weren't things wrong in those times. But pick on those things that deserve criticism, not good things
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"Asking" is thanking and acknowledging parent's tangible and intangible gifts in preparing their most precious treasure for marriage to you.
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I asked my wife's mother, stepfather, and grandfather before I asked her. Dad was still in the picture, but they hadn't been speaking.
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Yes Read The Bible.
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You don't NEED to, but it's highly recommendedThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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I was disappointed my son in law to be didn't approach me as I was the full time parent, and I do feel less obligated financially for it.
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A wise thing to do. Daughters should insist.
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: It's all family, good idea to try to make a good start.
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YES!
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Can we please stop calling it "permission"? Let's call it what it is, a parental sniff test.
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I think it's a nice gesture. OTOH, I've know some real fake jerks that have done that and were terrible husbands. So there's that.
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In-Laws.......
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