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Originally Posted by AGDee
Maybe I'm too modern, but I would have been totally and completely offended had either of my husbands asked my father for permission. My father did not own me once I turned 18. I was my own person making my own decisions. My father should have NO SAY in who I choose to marry. The man controlled every aspect of my life as long as I lived in his home. As soon as I was out, no way, no how was he going to have any say in how I lived my life.
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what??? it's not about ownership. the young man was asking permission to
propose to our daughter, and promising to love her, and treat her well and with respect-things that most people promise in their wedding vows. it was totally up to her to accept or decline his proposal, with no explanation due to us at all.