The Right Age for Marriage for Young People

  30 minutes

  20 February 2026

Marriage is one of the most sacred covenants that God has ordained for humans. In this covenant, two people make a covenant to be together in good times and bad, in times of need and in times of abundance, and to build a healthy and strong family with love and faith. In some areas, it is still customary for girls and boys to get married at a young age. Although the families' intentions may be good, these types of marriages often lead to big problems. You may ask why? Because a teenager who has not yet reached intellectual maturity cannot take on the responsibility of a family. Early marriage is like a fruit that is picked before it ripens; it may look good, but its taste is bitter.

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