Is it really too much to ask for a 100,000 bride price?
The bride price is an ancient tradition and is a way for the man's family to give a girl's dowry to the woman's family. In ancient times, the amount of the bride price was not specifically specified, and it was usually determined after consultation between the two families. However, with the development of society, the amount of bride price is getting higher and higher, and there is even a phenomenon of asking for 100,000 bride price. This has caused widespread controversy, with some arguing that it is an unreasonable burden, while others feel that the bride price should be up to date. So, is it really too much to ask for a 100,000 bride price?
Asking for a bride price of 100,000 is indeed a huge expense for the family. In traditional Chinese culture, the man's family needs to pay a certain amount of money when the girl gets married, and these expenses usually include the bride price, wedding banquet, wedding celebration and other expenses. For some families, the pressure to bear the bride price of 100,000 yuan is enormous, and may even affect the quality of life of the family. In addition, some of the man's family may borrow money or find financial difficulties in order to raise money for the bride price, which undoubtedly puts a heavy burden on the family.
On the other hand, asking for a bride price of 100,000 does not mean that it must be excessive. First of all, the amount of the bride price depends on the region, family conditions and cultural background. In some areas, it is a traditional practice to have a relatively high bride price, which is considered to be a sign of respect for the woman's family and an affirmation of the value of the girl. Secondly, for the man, paying a bride price of 100,000 yuan may be a way to express love and commitment, a manifestation of marital responsibility. They are not willing to bear such financial burdens, not necessarily to show their wealth or oppress each other.
In addition, asking for a 100,000 bride price can also be seen as a way of cultural inheritance. China has a long history and culture in which marriage has always been seen as the union of two families, and the bride price is part of this process. Therefore, asking for a 100,000 bride price can also be understood as respecting and inheriting traditional culture, rather than an excessive requirement.
However, although some people feel that the bride price of 100,000 yuan is not too much, we should also be aware that the excessively high bride price requirement may bring pressure and burden to the woman's family. Some girls' families may not be able to marry because they cannot afford the high bride price, and even lead to some unfortunate tragedies. Therefore, we need to think deeply about how to appropriately regulate and adjust the amount of bride price while preserving traditional culture, so as to reduce the burden on both the man's and the woman's families.
To sum up, although asking for a 100,000 bride price brings a financial burden to the family to a certain extent, it is not necessarily an excessive request. The amount of the bride price should keep pace with the times, reasonably reflect the sincerity and responsibility of the man's family, and also take into account the actual situation of the woman's family. Only by balancing the interests of both parties can this traditional ritual develop better and better bring blessings and happiness to the future of both families.