Love

Should parents have a say in who their children marry?

For

They have life experience and want the best for their children.

Against

Love is personal and should not be controlled by others.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • My Mom has been correct about every relationship I've ever had.
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  • There is no education for choosing the right partner for marriage, so most of us go entirely blind into it.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • My parents had no say in my spouse, nor should they
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • It's your life, and you deserve to be happy. You are the only one who can decide how best to live your life.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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