I think attitudes will change in the UK very soon. Most 2nd generations are not like their parents and have access to education (thank you british ;)

 

And even back in pakistan they don't do these things anymore. You'll find people from pakistan more modern and sort of with it then pakistanis who came to work in the UK 30 years ago.

 

so things are changing!

 

Yes I do think family influence has alot to do with things. Its mainly a problem with the guys mom in that she can be jealous of the wife at times! So really depends on family dynamics. Its not always the case and less so these days, though still existant.

 

Maryum : Umm Hasan bint Abdullah Alshabrawishi