Re: Arranged to marry at 16, not feeling right...
^ I've heard that as well, Deeba. And I get where you're coming from. The family lives in a Western country where there norm is for girls not to get married at 16. And there are other ways to instill islamic values in children without resorting to early marriage. Even if the dad rules with an iron fist, it's hard to believe that the mom did not feel some hesitation. Know what I mean? Mom may have been afraid to confront the dad.....but she must feel some doubts at least.
And the dad could get his daughter married to a guy who can financially support himself. Why is dad settling for a guy whose only 20 years old? Just because he's his nephew? Men are pretty careful about having good providers for their daughters. Wouldn't the dad at least wait until the guy was older? There are missing pieces.