I. Historical origin
The custom of bride price has a long history in China. In some areas, the custom of bride price has a long history, which is related to the "patriarchal clan system" social form. In the past, women didn't have any position in the family, and marrying someone else's family became the "accessory" of the son-in-law. The bride price is given to the woman's parents to show their parents' care and care for their daughters, and also to show the man's respect for the woman's family and his commitment to marriage.
Second, social habits.
In China's traditional concept, a son is a person who undertakes family responsibilities and inherits family blood. Therefore, when a son gets married, he needs to "pay attention to the right family." Giving the bride price to the woman's parents means the man's financial strength and commitment to marriage, and it is also a "turnkey" behavior, which means that the man will settle the woman at home and respect her parents.
Third, protect the interests of women.
In ancient times, women had a low status and little property and social status. Life will be more difficult after breaking up with your family. Therefore, the bride price is also a proof of the man's commitment as husband and father, to show that the man will help and protect the woman and her family, even if the man's family needs to tighten the budget or has to take some measures for family support, it will not bring risks and burdens to the woman.
Fourth, ease the marital conflict.
In some areas of our country, the abuse of bride price has become the source of wealth contradictions among the masses, and it will also lead to marriage contradictions. However, if the bride price and its value are properly used, it will help to ease the marriage conflict. In the bride price, the man provides certain property to the woman's parents, which can support and protect the economic interests of the woman's family in the case of disaster or economic crisis, and will have a long-term positive impact on the happiness and stability of marriage.
To sum up, the bride price should be given to parents for certain reasons, such as historical origin, social habits, safeguarding the interests of the woman, and alleviating marriage conflicts. In modern society, the wise and proper use of bride price must conform to the consumption view, marriage view and value judgment under the background of modern culture and law, avoid abuse and excessive consumption, and really play a positive role in maintaining social harmony and stability and perfecting the marriage system.