In the old times and still in the small villages, the in-laws don't like that their daughter-in-laws' families call them up or visit them often. They taunt the daughter-in-laws and insult them for that. So to spare the daughters from this misery parents are extremely cautious about calling or visiting their sasuraal! Since Vidyachatur & family belong to a small village with certain restrictions, they follow the same rules.
And the Dharmadhikaris are well educated and forward so they don't have any restrictions on their daughter.
As to why they married their daughter to a dimbo and why don't they know about their son's affair with a maid.. Only the God, in this case the Writers, can answer these questions my dear!
Edited by Mitsu91 - 12 years ago