[Linda Gonzales Diaz]

My father knew the law and he chose to break it. As a Mohist, I believe that I cannot allow my father to have an advantage over other people in my society because that is the beginning of disorder and chaos that can potentially upset the harmony. I see his transgression against the law the same as if someone had transgressed against my family. I would not allow it and therefore must let the ruler know of his error.  Believing in universal love, I know that the judgment of my father will be done in a fair and loving way. His punishment will most likely be restorative in nature as imprisonment or death would be seen as a waste of a human life. We do not like waste.

[Linda Gonzales Diaz]

This article was a surprising read because I was not aware of this phenomenom within Korea. I was under the naive impression that mail order brides were limited to the western world. This is understandable as there seems to be a disparity between the number of Men to that of available women, so much that they must import brides from neighboring countries,including Vietnam.  Due to the prevalence of this practice, the Korean government has had to step in to regulate it.  Too many marriages were falling apart for a variety of reasons related to wedding a complete stranger, one, not surprisingly was the language barrier between partners.  Many vietnamese women take a crash course in Korean traditions and customs to better cater to their new husbands. This 'Bride School' also has the added benefit of looking good toward obtaining a visa. This course is called 'education' in Korea, but according to Vietnamese women taking it, it is more of an orientation. Most of the women come from very poor families and are aspiring to a better way of life in a more affluent country such as Korea.  They believe they will marry into a life of luxury and comfort because of what they have seen in Korean dramas.  

Here is another link to a similar story on the bridal schools in Vietnam

https://www.inquisitr.com/1371174/south-koreas-government-is-funding-mail-order-bride-schools-in-vietnam/

[Linda Gonzales Diaz]

Hello Everyone, I am a 6th grade teacher in the valley. I teach history (ancient civilizations) and English and ELD levels 1 and 2.

I am so excited to meet everyone and grow as an educator and bring back what I learn to my colleagues and students.

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