Why the rich like dictating who their kids will marry

Piece by: Peninah Njoki
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The recent death of Tecra Muigai has exposed the lengths people go to searching for love, and acceptance when they do not find it within their class.

It is alleged that Tecra, daughter to Keroche boss Tabitha Karanja, was dating a beach boy in his 50's.

One thing to note is that his family was not happy about the relationship, and it's alleged her brother had tried convincing her to leave the man to no avail.

That brings the question, why do parents of rich kids like dictating who their kids date?

1-To preserve their wealth

Truth be told, some of the rich people have worked hard for their wealth.

Even if there are those who haven't, that does not mean they want to misuse their wealth.

That is why most rich people like it when their kids marry from their social class.

2- To avoid their kids marrying money hungry people

There are people who target kids from rich families and use them as a ticket out of poverty.

So parents are keen when their kids are choosing spouses, before they are left high and dry.

3-To hide any scandals that might occur

We all know that water and oil do not mix, and this theory also applies to a rich and a poor kid.

Parents to rich kids prefer people of their social classes because they know how to hide and navigate scandals when they occur.

Unlike someone from a poor family who will assume it's their time to shine without thinking of the repercussions.

4-To maintain their status quo

The rich want to remain rich, after all there is pride that comes with being mentioned among the people who run the economy.

That's why they will do what they can to get their kids married to 'decent ' spouses.