Baluch marriages are arranged between the bride's father and the prospective groom. Once a woman is married, she passes from the authority of her father to that of her husband. Marriages are monogamous and lifelong, and marrying a non-Baluch is strictly forbidden. These principles include extending hospitality and mercy, dealing with each other honestly, and offering refuge to strangers. They are preserved through both songs and poetry.
Children learn proper behavior by watching their elders, and are taunted whenever they misbehave.
However, they have a long tradition of poetic compositions. Poets and professional minstrels are highly regarded. The Baluch are Sunni Muslims. All forms of secular authority are separated from the spiritual authority held by religious leaders. The Baluch have been isolated for many years due to Pakistan's harsh climate, the difficulty of communicating in mountainous terrain, and their reputation as bandits.