One of the main arguments in favor of arranged marriages is that parents, being older and more experienced, are better able to find a suitable partner for their children. This belief is based on the trust that children have that their parents understand what would be the best or most suitable choice for their children. This trust is often discouraged by the individualistic ideal and rebellious mentality of adolescents sponsored by the American mass media. However, trust between parent and child is common in India. When Nanda tried to help arrange a wedding, we see that parents in India weigh many considerations when choosing partners for their children, including the status of the individuals (including their caste and career path), the social dynamics between the members of both families and what resources the other family and potential partner have. At least in the case reported in the reading, this process can take place and produce a good marriage with stable family ties. Another argument in favor of arranged marriage is that since the parents manage the marriage, the children are free to enjoy life and not worry about the details. To a lesser extent in our country, people delegate part of the process of forming a relationship to others by allowing friends, family, and dating sites or programs to play hooky. However, in general, in America the person involved in the relationship is more involved and has to worry about managing some details. In India, culture is more dependent on family structure, so marriage is as much about forming bonds between families as it is about the couple themselves, which is part of the reason why family is so involved in these processes.