Whether the parents accept the respect or decide to 'disown' the children who refuse to follow their orders, is the choice parents must make. It's possible that your boyfriend will regret this decision, no matter which solution he chooses. We never know for sure whether the choices we make are the right ones - not till later, if ever. Aside from the controlling parents issue, there is the real issue of a mixed marriage - both cultural and religious. Of the two I believe the religion is the more important.
People can learn new cultural behavior.
But with religion, it's almost impossible to mix religions without diluting beliefs to the point of having no meaningful religion. If the two of you decide to marry, I'd strongly urge you to agree on one religion. Hope this helps. No part of this website may be used on another's website, newsletter, ezine or other electronic or print publication without express permission of the author. Nora Penia is the sole owner of all content not attributed to others.