Question: As Americans we are inclined to believe that we ought to choose our own spouses, but in many places in the world marriages are still arranged. In a paragraph, brainstorm THREE possible benefits to arranged marriage and explain your ideas.
In Romeo and Juliet, Juliet's parents want to force Juliet to marry Paris; Juliet, obviously, does not want to ober her parents (she's already married afterall...). As readers we might wonder what is better for Juliet: for her to follow her parents' direction or choose a husband for herself.
Question: As Americans we are inclined to believe that we ought to choose our own spouses, but in many places in the world marriages are still arranged. In a paragraph, brainstorm THREE possible benefits to arranged marriage and explain your ideas.
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Christa C
4/19/2012 07:54:31 am
When our parents pick who we marry it 1) takes away a chance for a heartbreak, 2) it takes away any possible divorce 3) it takes away the "rumors" or whatever else that could happen. Although parents picking who we marry may not seem whats best for us, it could. It takes away all chances of something going wrong, or making mistakes with the man/woman we think we love.
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Breanna Miller
4/20/2012 10:18:18 am
There are many benefits of your parents picking your spouse. One benefit is that they will pick someone who has a future. With our generation all we care about is if he is cute cool and has a car. Our parents would choose someone that gets good grades and has respect. Another benefit is that it avoids the whole heartbreak situation that most teens go through. They would pick someone who wants you and only you and if he gets along with your parents that is already a plus. My last benefit is most arranged marriages last and dont end in divorce. Most of the marraiges now a days end in divorce. If i had to have a arranged marraige i wouldnt complain honestly
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Kirsten Connell
4/21/2012 03:27:03 am
The advantages of an arranged marriage is one you have the support of your family behind you, two you have the same religion as your spouse, and three is divorce is unlikely because you and your spouse both are similar.
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Sophia M.
4/21/2012 09:10:44 am
If your parents select spouse for you, then they will most probably select the most eligible match for you. So naturally one of the benefits of having an arranged marriage would most likely be wealth. Another could be fame, or a high social status, which goes hand in hand with the wealth. Your parents would also choose someone who had similar customs or beliefs as your family, but that may not always be a good thing...
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Ami Iannello
4/22/2012 12:24:28 am
If your parents were to choose a spouse for you, then there must be some advantages for it. First, the person they chose is most likely to be someone of wealth or high stature, which helps finacially. Next, they would most likely pick someone who is like you and who you can relate to easily. Finally, your parents would choose someone respectable. They would choose someone with intelligence and is trustworthy.
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Joe Soffer
4/22/2012 06:14:01 am
Although I believe everyone should have the choice to marry whoever they want, there are some advantages to having an arranged marriage. One, since the parents chose the spouse themselves, there would be no conflicts between the spouse and parents-in-law. Two, if you are a busy person, this would save you much time looking for the perfect person. Also, your parents will most likely chose a person based on, not only their standards, but also yours.
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Andrew R.
4/22/2012 06:15:33 am
i think my parents would pick someone who likes to workout and does pilates. Dirty Dan.
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4/22/2012 08:28:58 am
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4/22/2012 10:50:24 pm
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Kara
4/22/2012 06:23:03 am
There are many reasons supporting each side of arranged marriages. One benefit of arranged marriage is that often times the parents arrange their son or daughter with someone that has money (this is true.) This factor is (sadly) very helpful. Another benefit is that if the parents choose the partner, the son or daughter doesn't need to worry about the "parent's approval" if they had a choice. Many times in society there are torn families from disagreement of spouses. Lastly, when marriages are arranged, divorce is less likely. When the parents choose the partner for their son or daughter, they like to find someone with similar personalities and backgrounds, like thoughts on marriage and religion etc., therefore the usual things that tear marriages apart are less likely to happen to those who were arranged for their similar tastes etc. Those are three benefits in which I think arranged marriage is convenient, however I would never choose to support the idea of myself having an arranged marriage and would rather discover my own partner myself.
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zack brown
4/22/2012 07:30:31 am
Arranged marriages in America are very un-traditional and somewhat taboo. However, in many other places around the world, arranged marriages happen all the time and are part of society. An advantage to arranged marriages would be the amount of money you have. If you are arranged to marry a wealthy man/woman, you will inherit a lot of money. This kind of marriage is also good because it leaves you more time to finish studying without wasting time going out and trying to find someone. Lastly, arranged marriages are for the best. Your parents know exactly what you need in spouse to be happy, healthy, and safe. After all, they know you more than anyone else.
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zac clifton
4/22/2012 08:15:01 am
Having an arranged marriage is sometimes a bad idea but it can also have its advantages. for example an arranged marriage would allow the parents to find someone that would fit there kid, there would be a less likely chance for divorce and the parents would approve of the spouse. But in some cases the person would just like to pick the person they marry and an arranged marriage would be bad for them
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The Real Andrew Restrepo
4/22/2012 08:27:42 am
There are some benefits of having arranged marriages. One benefit of having an arranged marriage is that your spouse will probably have the same beliefs and practices as you because your parents would probably choose someone who is similar to you. Another benefit of having an arranged marriage is that you will save a lot of time and trouble with your parents because they have already approved of your spouse. My final reason for why arranged marriages has benefits is that if you are married into a wealthy family you will inherit a lot of that wealth.
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Chloe B.
4/22/2012 08:28:26 am
There are some benefits having your parents choose your spouse. One benefit would be, your parents will choose someone who has a similar personality and interests. They would make sure your spouse is respectful towards you and your family. Another benefit would be, your parents would make sure that your spouse does not have a bad reputation. This way, you know your spouse will be well-respected in the community and trustworthy. Lastly, your parents would choose someone from a family whom you can get along with easily. This would mean that there wouldn’t be any conflicts with holidays or family traditions.
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Morgan Hackworth
4/22/2012 08:35:00 am
If my parents were to arrange my marriage them three benefits to them doing so would first mean that my wife would be good for me in my parents eyes. That would mean no awkward family gatherings and I'd know my parents would obviously approve of her. Second, if we were to get a divorce or have trouble in our marriage then the heartbreak would not be that bad. Last of all, i would most likely like this women my parents would choose for me because they know my personality better then anyone else so they would know what kind of girl to look for
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Brian Dougherty
4/22/2012 09:50:43 am
There are a few benefits to having your parents arrange your spouse for you. One benefit is that you are guaranteed to marry into a good family and they most likely are well-respected and wealthy. Second, you know your family will support you in all aspects of the marriage and the two families will get along well. Third, it will save you a lot of time trying to find the perfect spouse because you will already have one picked out.
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4/22/2012 10:51:12 pm
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Madelaina Murphy
4/22/2012 10:05:47 am
There are not many advantages to arranged marriages considering marriage should be about love, but there are some less important advantages to arranged marriages. One advantage is that you will probably marry into wealth and you wouldn't have to worry about money issues. Second your family will aromatically get along with their in laws considering they picked them. Lastly your spouse would not have a bad reputation because then your parents wouldn't have chosen them.
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Nicky p
4/22/2012 10:07:10 am
There aren't too many benefits to an arraigned marriage, in my opinion, but there are some that I can think of. First, the person that you will be marrying will most likely be from a wealthy, respectable family. This can help you financially support yourselves, and children if you choose to have any. Next, the families will like each other. This takes out arguments between families. Finally, it will save you time from looking for the perfect person for you.
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Dwi Adhinoto
4/22/2012 11:18:51 am
Although we prefer not to have arranged marriages. Many families around the world still allow arranged marriages. There are some benefits to having arranged marriages. One arranged marriages be a sign of an alliance forming between families. This can cause peace between a long family feud. Two the Son/ Daughter can marry the one that the parent want. This may develop a greater relationship between the parents and their children. Lastly in some cultures the newly wed couple inherit valuable things such as land or power, and they would get that power.
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Colin Roddy
4/22/2012 11:34:49 am
Many believe that parents shouldn't chose their son's/daughter's spouse because it infringes upon freedom and personal choice but there are a few perks. First is binding rich families to create and even richer family. Also with powerful parental support the groom/bride in most cases wont leave you. The last reason is promoting heroism and glory by offering the hand of beautiful women in marriage. All these reasons are beneficial to all involved.
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Gabe Scull
4/22/2012 08:10:05 pm
When a parent arranges a marrige there are a couple benifits. Fiirst the person you marry would be smart and wealty. Second our parents may pick a person that is similar to you so you would be happy. Last it would make your parenta happier if you married someone that they would like you to marry.
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Abby
4/22/2012 10:13:06 pm
There aren't many benefits to an arranged marriage, but there are a few. First of all, sometimes families don't get along. Having an arranged marriage means having the families already like eachother. Also, an arranged marriage will help you support yoruselves. Finally, having an arranged marriage will make your parents happy.
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