Are Teenagers Ready Getting Married?

Philippines
October 25, 2010 10:06pm CST
Numerous of studies indicate that a couple who marry under the age of 20 would likely to divorce within 5 years.I think that if you focus on one person too soon,you set yourself up for heartache.So Take your time, use this period in your life to learn how cultivate and maintain friendship.Later, If you choose to marry you'll have a better idea of who you are and what you need in a lifelong partner
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10 responses
@beeh13u (1038)
• Philippines
26 Oct 10
It is not the right time for teenager to get married. They still need to explore the world before settling for such commitment. People fall in love easily and thinks that they are ready to get married. I don't decide easily on such a thing. But I can't deny that I thought of marrying someone when I was 16. I think the best time to get married is when you have successfully achieved your goals in life and you want to settle for the one you love. Even at the age of 20-25, many are filing for divorce, annulment or separation after 3-5 years.
@obitwo (349)
• Denmark
26 Oct 10
I strongly agree with you, actually. Most young people are too stressed to get married while they're still teenagers. Most of them are still at school, having studies, exams etc. It really requires a lot of time, which is also why so many get divorced.
@pogi253 (1586)
• Philippines
27 Oct 10
Teenagers have a lot to learn and the first thing they need to learn is what are their goals in life so they can start training their brains to achieve their goals. They need to look for books on Love and books that help them train to have a pure divine love marriage. If parents can help their children to focus on these topics then their children will be able to find their true love and live happily ever after.
26 Oct 10
I would say it certainly depends on each individual person. Some may divorce and some will stay together its not a matter of age, its a matter of those people who are involved. I am happily married myself with two lovely children and i got married when i was 18 and my wife was 19... we have been married for nearly 5 years now and we are still alright together and have never thought of divorce. We have been together since 2003 though. So it proves that no one married is the same and cannot be compared to others of people that age.
@ravend (659)
• Malta
26 Oct 10
The concept of a teenager has changed over the time. Young people at that age; their characters still haven't fully developed and they still do not know what life can bring. SOme couples are lucky in that they grow up together and then they remain together. Sometimes the two of them, they grow apart and relationships end. This happens because when their identities as people eventually form fully, they would have formed identities which are apart, and they wouldn't fit together as a couple. It all depends on the maturity, but I wouldn't recommend it.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
26 Oct 10
I don't think most teens are ready to get married. there are exceptions to every rule though. Teens have not experienced enough of life to make that kind of decision and commit to it.
• Philippines
26 Oct 10
its not suitable for teenagers to get married. theyre suppose to be at school and enjoying life with their peers. theyre not yet stable emotionally and most of all financially. they dont have stable jobs to support their children so oftentimes theyre still dependent on their parents. theyre more likely to end up in divorce and find somebody new.
@hushi22 (4928)
26 Oct 10
i dont think teenagers are ready to marry. most of the time these teenagers dont know themselves that much and their partners too that is why adjusting in a relationship as a married couple is difficult for them and may lead to divorce or annulment
• Philippines
26 Oct 10
I believe that there is no right or wrong age in getting married. But ofcourse, being a teenager is an exemption to it. Some may end up to a divorce, while others are really struggling for their marriage. Here are some reasons why I would say that they are not yet ready: First, they are not ready spiritually. Second, they are not ready emotionally. And most of all, they are not ready financially.
• Philippines
26 Oct 10
It really depends. my mother got married when she was 18 years old, and my parents are still together until now. They just celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary :)
@jharia20 (365)
• Philippines
26 Oct 10
teenagers ranges from 15-19 y.o at this age there are lots of confusion, things that they want to get, curiosity, experimentation and many more. In short, they don't know what they want, they are still kids that needs guidance so i dont think that teenagers are ready getting married