Sadly, in today s materialistic world, many parents are like Laban. And some are far worse. Another factor is economic pressure that tempts some parents into viewing their daughters as a means of easing a financial crisis. Some parents hold their daughters back from marriage because they are waiting for the highest bidder. This can cause serious problems.
Sexual immorality is one of the problems caused by the demand for a high bride-price.
Furthermore, some young men manage to buy a wife but are left in heavy debt. They should not demand high amounts. The newly married couple need to live . . . Whether Christian parents decide to negotiate for a bride-price or not is a personal decision. If they choose to do so, such negotiations should be conducted in harmony with Bible principles.