Would I want my daughter married at 16? No! But I'm not going to misjudge all those who do marry,by choice at that age. My own sister was 17 years old when she decided to marry the man she loved,despite my parents' objections. She was already a career woman and pretty much independent and far far away from being perceived as a child. Its really up to each individual.
Once again I agree that its wrong to force any woman into marriage. But don't assume its only those under 18 who are being forced into marriage today.Nay...due to poverty and the lack of freedom and education many women are being forced into abusive and loveless marriages even though they are in their twenties.
Its about the upbringing,maturity, and how fit one is for marriage and/or sexual relationships that can make any marriage work!
Again I say I agree with your POW too...just that I cannot say "marrying before 18 years of age is wrong at all times and for everyone"
Would I want my daughter married at 16? No! But I'm not going to misjudge all those who do marry,by choice at that age. My own sister was 17 years old when she decided to marry the man she loved,despite my parents' objections. She was already a career woman and pretty much independent and far far away from being perceived as a child. Its really up to each individual.
Once again I agree that its wrong to force any woman into marriage. But don't assume its only those under 18 who are being forced into marriage today.Nay...due to poverty and the lack of freedom and education many women are being forced into abusive and loveless marriages even though they are in their twenties.
Its about the upbringing,maturity, and how fit one is for marriage and/or sexual relationships that can make any marriage work!
Again I say I agree with your POW too...just that I cannot say "marrying before 18 years of age is wrong at all times and for everyone"