But anyhow, even if a boy were to pick up such bad habits, it's not a loss for him. If it were a girl, it would be troublesome. People wouldn't say anything if she didn't earn money, but if a girl went out to work and earned money, when she came back, there would likely be some nasty rumors spread about her in the village—young girls, with no education or skills, but being pretty can earn money. People have seen such cases on TV frequently, it inevitably leads to speculation about their involvement in some kind of improper professions.
Besides gossip, another fear is that she might leave alone and return as two—which is always troublesome whether the newcomer is big or small, because it generally means she's found a boyfriend from outside the area, which implies that your daughter would marry out of town.
