Dream - Every parent certainly wants their child to find the best partner. In fact, it is not uncommon for parents to try to choose the right partner for their beloved child. That's exactly what this mother in China did. However, her efforts to find a daughter-in-law according to her wishes instead led her to prison bars. A desperate mother kidnapped an 11-year-old girl to be her son's wife, who is 27 years old.

On December 15, the mother and son were sentenced to prison. Two years for Yang and seven months for his son for committing child abduction. Despite their appeal, the court upheld the initial sentence last month. The case and the sentence imposed by the court have caused anger among netizens on Chinese social media. Many commented claiming that this mother and son duo committed a crime that was too easy.

Although many have commented on the age difference between the girl and the boy, it is mentioned that China has an ancient tradition regarding child brides. Where pre-adolescent girls are adopted by families to be raised as prospective brides for their sons. This practice was banned in 1950, but it is reported to still continue in rural areas. Report: Khaira Amaliya.