Ignorance, barbarism and false pride

**What made a father take the lives of his six young daughters in such a barbaric way? Could it have been prevented? If ‘yes’ how? If ‘no’, ‘why not’? By doing what he did, did the man actually restore his honour, in other words, does he stand more ‘honourable’ now? How could one do better than what he did in the situation that he was in? What does the society and the state need to do to prevent such barbaric acts? (see some answers in the following)

**http://www.siasat.pk/forum/entry.php?101-Ignorance-barbarism-and-false-honour

Re: Ignorance, barbarism and false pride

First, they need to get a proper education. Second, asian parents need to change their mentality that their kids belong to them for as long as they are alive. They gave birth to a whole human being who will grow up to have her own life. Third, remember what being young is like and stop going to community mullahs for guidance. Finally, grow a pair...

Re: Ignorance, barbarism and false pride

Excellent Theorist! Strongly agree.

Re: Ignorance, barbarism and false pride

Humm.

Link from another forum. is allowed?

Also the link of Tribune express “news media” http://tribune.com.pk/story/218250/honour-killings-man-guns-down-six-daughters/

…is invalid.