"Young Men Are Busy, Should Date Older Rich Men"…Miss Vietnam's Remark Sparks Controversy

“Young Men Are Too Busy Earning a Living to Care for Women”
Responding to Controversy: “I Naturally Oppose Immoral Affairs”

The first runner-up of Miss Sports Vietnam sparked controversy by defending so-called "sugar babies" who enjoy dating older, financially well-off men in exchange for money and gifts.

According to local media such as VN Express, Le Phuong Tao (29), the first runner-up of Miss Sports Vietnam 2022, posted on her social network service (SNS) account on the 30th of last month, stating, "I support 'sugar babies' as long as they do not interfere with the partner's married life."

Tao said, "If you want a stable and lasting relationship, you should date older men," adding, "because they are stable financially and in their careers."

She also added, "Young men are often too busy working to make a living, so they may not be able to take care of their girlfriends."

Le Phuong Thao [Image source=Le Phuong Thao Facebook capture]

However, Tao's remarks drew criticism online, accusing her of encouraging women to view being a "sugar baby" as an easy way to make money. In the past, Tao had also posted controversial messages such as "Save money by receiving financial support from your boyfriend."

Currently, Tao is also working as an invited lecturer at Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance. Because of this, some critics expressed concerns, saying, "I hope she does not spread strange ideas to students."

In response, Tao clarified, "The concept of 'sugar baby' is being distorted," explaining, "It refers to a type of relationship where a woman receives support from an older man, and whether the man is married or has romantic feelings does not matter."

She emphasized, "I want to make it clear that I support dating older men because they have the financial ability to take care of women, but I oppose immoral extramarital affairs."

She added, "Women often lose their careers due to childcare responsibilities, so they should choose a morally upright and financially capable man as a marriage partner," and warned, "If you choose a man who cannot take care of the family, childbirth and financial support will fall on the woman."

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