Mallika was 15 years old. Her parents decided to get her married. Is t

1.	Mallika was 15 years old. Her parents decided to get her married. Is this correct?
Answer» 1. The decision taken by the parents of Mallika is wrong. 2. In our country the legal age for marriage is 18 years for girls and 21 years for boys. 3. Teenage mothers are not prepared mentally or physically for motherhood. 4. Early marriage and motherhood cause health problems for the mother and the child. 5. It also curtails employment opportunities for the young woman and may cause mental agony as she is not ready for responsibilities of motherhood.

Mallika was 15 years old. Her parents decided to get her married. Is this correct?

Answer»

1. The decision taken by the parents of Mallika is wrong.

2. In our country the legal age for marriage is 18 years for girls and 21 years for boys.

3. Teenage mothers are not prepared mentally or physically for motherhood.

4. Early marriage and motherhood cause health problems for the mother and the child.

5. It also curtails employment opportunities for the young woman and may cause mental agony as she is not ready for responsibilities of motherhood.