09/09/2026
Imagine your son or daughter is getting married.
You have met the person they want to marry, and you strongly believe this person is wrong for your child.
You have warned your child.
You have explained your reasons.
You have even begged them to reconsider.
But your child refuses to listen and says:
“This is my life. I love this person, and I have made my decision.”
Now the wedding day arrives. 😔💍
HERE IS THE BIG QUESTION:
Should you still attend the wedding as a parent?
One side says YES.
They believe that even when parents disagree with their child’s choice, abandoning them on their wedding day could damage the relationship forever.
You can attend without pretending you approve.
You can show your child that “I may not agree with your decision, but I will always be your parent.”
But the other side says NO.
They believe attending could look like giving your approval to a marriage you genuinely believe will destroy your child’s life.
Especially if you have seen serious red flags—abuse, manipulation, dishonesty, addiction, extreme disrespect, or other dangerous behaviour.
They ask:
Why should a parent sit at a wedding and celebrate something they desperately tried to prevent?
🔥 LET’S DEBATE:
If your adult child insists on marrying someone you strongly disapprove of, would you:
A. ATTEND THE WEDDING — because you don’t want to lose your child, even though you don’t support the decision?
OR
B. REFUSE TO ATTEND — because attending would feel like supporting a marriage you believe is a terrible mistake?
And here’s the harder question… 🤔
If you refuse to attend and the marriage later fails, will your child say:
“My parents were right, and I should have listened.”
Or will they say:
“When I needed my parents most, they abandoned me.” 💔