Some parents are inherently selfish. They will say its for tour own good/happiness but in reality its for them. The first thing she thought of was loosing face in front of everyone. She did not think of her sons happiness at all. Soo sad!!!!!
Does she want her son to be as depressed as she is just for money? Hopefully she will figure out the costs of that "face" she is so interested in keeping is not worth it!