Well, I might be wrong, but I think that for single girls…it may be more challenging to put an Aunti in her place.
Many parents…(especially moms)…will tell their daughters to be polite to the erring Aunti and just “grin n bear it” because they’re afraid that if the daughters give a smart jawab…the aunties will tell other aunties how bad and disrespectful she is…and then this hinders rishta prospects, etc etc.
I do, however think that if parents feel that their daughters are in a more vulnerable position…then at least THEY THEMSELVES should stand up for their children. Yes, being the tolerant and bigger person is good…but by overdoing it…parents can end up sending the message that they agree with the criticism.