Why is still allowed in many states for minors to marry with parental, guardian, or judicial permission?
Only a few states have completely banned child marriage ( I.e. marriage before the age of 18) where are our progressive values?
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ThePatientAnarchist · 61-69
The definition of a child is not a natural or absolute thing. Where we draw the line in terms of age has varied across different times and places.
Currently, here in Canada, marriage is legal as of age 16. If a person is old enough to drive a car, a potentially deadly vehicle, at that age, I can't think of a strong reason not to allow them to marry.
Conversely, if we want to limit marriage to people who are fully mature, my understanding is that scientists now say that the brain is immature until about age 25. I am honestly concerned when I hear of couples in their early 20s marrying, but I wouldn't want to make it illegal.
Currently, here in Canada, marriage is legal as of age 16. If a person is old enough to drive a car, a potentially deadly vehicle, at that age, I can't think of a strong reason not to allow them to marry.
Conversely, if we want to limit marriage to people who are fully mature, my understanding is that scientists now say that the brain is immature until about age 25. I am honestly concerned when I hear of couples in their early 20s marrying, but I wouldn't want to make it illegal.
ThePatientAnarchist · 61-69
@Baremine mazel tov on building a lasting loving marriage!
Baremine · 70-79, C
@ThePatientAnarchist mazel tov?
Baremine · 70-79, C
@ThePatientAnarchist and scientists are not right a lot of the time. The COVID nonsense is a prime example.