Taiwanese singer Jam Hsiao and his wife Summer Lin’s touching vows weren’t the only things that got people talking at their wedding banquet last week.
One of the memorable moments of the night was when the parents of the wedding couple went on stage to make their speeches.
Jam’s dad first thanked his in-laws for giving their daughter to the Hsiao family. Then he turned to the couple and said the words newlyweds fear most from parents.
“Your father is getting old. You should have a son. You must have hope,” which made the couple burst into laughter.
We can’t quite tell if Papa Hsiao was joking, but if he wasn’t, then it’s a huge ask given Summer is already 51 and having kids at an advanced age can be dangerous.
Netizens had the same sentiments, with many questioning if Summer’s body can handle pregnancy at her age, and suggested surrogacy or adoption instead.
Some also felt that such remarks from elders put unnecessary pressure on the couples.
“Older generations always hope for grandchildren, which can create pressure,” read one comment, while another said: “Talking about having kids at 50 is awkward.”
Summer had previously shared her thoughts about having kids, saying it’s something she and Jam had discussed many times.
“To us, whether we have kids or not, it would be out of love. But ultimately, it’s a choice, and not a mission. Please don’t worry about us,” she said.