The rich may have enough and more in their coffers but they are not immune from the temptation of harassing daughters-in-law for more money and gold.
A case in point is the suicide attempt by Ms Radhika, the 29-year-old daughter in law of the former FAPCCI president, Mr M.L.Agarwal.
In her suicide note she blames her father-in-law for instigating her husband against her.
This makes it evident that the overpowering greed for easy money is prevalent in every section of society.
It looks as if rich young men too want a wife who is a golden goose-cum-home maker. In this misguided venture, they are supported by their families.
‘If your father is poor it’s not your fault, but if your father-in-law is poor, you are to blame,’ seems to be the prevailing thought
Greedy grooms don’t make news, but what’s more shocking is the negative attitude of the families of young wives.
Instead of supporting their unhappy daughters, even fathers who are financially secure will tell their daughters to adjust or ignore the abuse meted out to them.
This compounds matters, driving the poor girl to suicide. But why opt for suicide instead of fighting back against someone who wants money, and not a companion.
A misconceived prejudice that a divorcee is doomed for life also forces parents to suffer villainous sons-in-laws.
Maybe if parents stood their ground and supported their daughters at the first instance of any kind of abuse, their child won’t be reduced to a smiling picture decorated with a garland around it.
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