im all for giving an acceptable amount of ping kam
but other factors must be taken in as well

what if the guy has to buy house/car/dinner for the wedding?
shouldn't the girl's family help out their daughter and future son in law?

why demand? if a guy cannot afford but rather go take personal loan from bank/ah long just to get married...what kinda thinking is this..

to me, if a parent really love his/her child, then his/her happiness is the most important thing.

chinese tradition is killing all the son in laws. In economy tough times like this, the Chinese are still spending lavishly.