A son is a son 'til he gets a wife ...

[Sigmund]

Good Saturday evening.

May all be well.

“A son is a son 'til he gets a wife, but a daughter is a daughter all her life. ”

I read that eons ago. I find it intriguing.

Musings, opinions and/or experiences you would like to share are appreciated.

Thank you.

Peace.

 

[muskrat]

My son has to stay a son, because, as I keep tellin him, we're gonna end up like Sanford and Son. I spread out my arms, tell him, "One day, this'll all be yours, you big dummy!"

 

[Grandpa]

From a traditional standpoint, I see it, because the son becomes beholden to the wife and leashed by the honeydo's, while the girl's heart always belongs to Daddy.

Not my world, though.

I dunno, Sigs. Our kids are still our kids. Our relationships have evolved. But they always know where the shelter and food is if life throws them a beanball. And when we say, "Come over for a gathering," they do.

 

[skimom2]

From a 'man should leave his parents and cleave unto his wife' standpoint, it makes sense. Nothin' in the Big Book of God that says anything about a daughter being released from her obligation to the parental units. Not sure how true it will be for the younger generation, but I sure see a lot more women than men from our generation 'sandwiched' between their own family obligations and caring for aging parents in the same situation.

 

[mcpon14]

I like the saying but I think that a daughter becomes a wife just like a son becomes a husband because the person's new family is with the spouse.

 

[Arcadevere]

From a traditional standpoint, I see it, because the son becomes beholden to the wife and leashed by the honeydo's, while the girl's heart always belongs to Daddy.

as a daddy's girl, i agree to this.

 

[not_nadine]

I've heard that saying, and I don't like it at all.

Don't have a son or daughter.

But it sounds like, seeya. son. Here's someone else to do all things I've done with love for you all your life. Don't worry for me.

Daughter, you will always be protected, you little special snowflake.

 

[Grandpa]

I'll put it another way.

We have three kids whom we made. Currently, they're all married. So we have six kids.

 

[HollyGolightly]

I like that answer Grandpa! My mom kicked me out of the nest early. My dad died when I was 18. My inlaws are family. I was lost when my father in law died - he always treated his "in-law" children as if they were his own. In spite of her prickliness, we still see my husband's mom more than we see mine. I think if the family is strong -that's the gathering place.

 

[not_nadine]

When I was growing up and going to Aunts and Uncles houses..
I never know who was who.

Only later did I know Mom's sister, Dad's brother. I just thought it was 'everybody'

Actually still have to think about it. .

 

[GNTLGNT]

...I suppose it really doesn't address Sig's topic, but it made me think of this...

 

[Kurben]

No idea. But it surely cant be a generell statement . I means that must change so much from individuals to individuals, culture, up Bringing and so on. I can imagine some thinking that daughters have a stronger obligation than sons towards parents. As Skimom said there are some hints in that direction in the bible, dont know if the qoran has anything to say about it, but noone has to take hints literally.

 

[doowopgirl]

I have heard that saying lots. BUT, I think it sounds a little sexist. Like your son has new responsibilities, but your daughter can still look after you.

 

[Neesy]

Good Saturday evening.

May all be well.

“A son is a son 'til he gets a wife, but a daughter is a daughter all her life. ”

I read that eons ago. I find it intriguing.

Musings, opinions and/or experiences you would like to share are appreciated.

Thank you.

Peace.

My Albanian friend solved this problem - he has his son's wife living with them - one big happy family. That way she can still be at home while his son is out to work and now he has two grandchildren to come home to as well. So Grandpa, Grandma, aunt, uncles, grandchildren - they are all living together.

She does everything - cook, clean, look after kids etc.

I wish I had a daughter-in-law like that - it would make my life so much easier.

 

[AnnaMarie]

Her mom is in the birthing unit. I am at home getting text updates.

 

[DiO'Bolic]

Son: "Dad, I want to get married."

Dad: "First, tell me you're sorry"

Son: "What? Wait... why?"

Dad: "Tell me you're sorry"

Son: "For what?"

Dad: "Say it!"

Son: "Ugh, fine. I'm sorry"

Dad: "Good! You've finished your training. When you learn to say sorry for no reason at all, then you're ready to get married"

 

[GNTLGNT]

Son: "Dad, I want to get married."

Dad: "First, tell me you're sorry"

Son: "What? Wait... why?"

Dad: "Tell me you're sorry"

Son: "For what?"

Dad: "Say it!"

Son: "Ugh, fine. I'm sorry"

Dad: "Good! You've finished your training. When you learn to say sorry for no reason at all, then you're ready to get married"