Arranged marriages are done in around 60% of the world because the system works. In Asia, mainly India and China, arranged marriages are the main form of marriage though this has decreased as science the 18th century. To the parents, choosing their child’s spouse is much more beneficial for the family than the child picking someone that might not be the best fit for the family. Because the parents get to pick, they can chaise someone who is close to the families’ roots, someone who shares the same values of the parents, and someone who will preserve their families culture in future generations. The benefits also work as a union of families, economically and socially as the two families will become more powerful united with each other. The article, Arranged Marriages, by Jefferson M. Fish, Ph.D. …show more content…
Some parts of each are favorable while some parts of arranged marriages aren’t, but the parents being more experienced and knowing what person you should want seems more of a secure way of finding someone. The growth of your relationship with someone through marriage by getting to know them is better than marring for love and nothing else. And the negatives for dating out way the freedom you have for choosing your partner. These reasons make arranged marriages better for and your