I am constantly horrified by news reports of child brides being forced to get married by family members or religious leaders. The minimum age for marriage in 49 states is 18 years old (Nebraska is 19)............except with parental permission!
You can't drive until 16, vote until 18, drink until 21, or rent a car w/o excessive charges until 25......................but a girl can LEGALLY get married at the age of 12!!! Boys can get married at 14.
We need to remove the antiquated loopholes that you can get married at such a young age w/ parental permission, if you are pregnant, or if you have been married before (because nothing says maturity and sound judgment to me like your 2nd marriage before your 18th birthday).
I'm not saying that getting married at a young age is bad ............. just that if we don't think the bride and groom are old enough/responsible enough to drive themselves away from the church, maybe they shouldn't be allowed to get married!
Should we have a concrete age limit for marriage?
What is the youngest you think people should be allowed to marry?
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I am constantly horrified by news reports of child brides being forced to get married by family members or religious leaders. The minimum age for marriage in 49 states is 18 years old (Nebraska is 19)............except with parental permission!
You can't drive until 16, vote until 18, drink until 21, or rent a car w/o excessive charges until 25......................but a girl can LEGALLY get married at the age of 12!!! Boys can get married at 14.
We need to remove the antiquated loopholes that you can get married at such a young age w/ parental permission, if you are pregnant, or if you have been married before (because nothing says maturity and sound judgment to me like your 2nd marriage before your 18th birthday).
I'm not saying that getting married at a young age is bad ............. just that if we don't think the bride and groom are old enough/responsible enough to drive themselves away from the church, maybe they shouldn't be allowed to get married!
Should we have a concrete age limit for marriage?
What is the youngest you think people should be allowed to marry?
30. And they can't have sex until they are 35.
SoWal Insider
What is the youngest you think people should be allowed to marry?
Couples should be allowed to marry when they've demonstrated they know how to pick bugs out of each others hair, you know, like the monkeys do.
Beach Fanatic
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SoWal ExpertAuthor
30. And they can't have sex until they are 35.
I like the idea of 30, but think you should be able to test drive the car before you buy it. ;-)
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I like the idea of 30, but think you should be able to test drive the car before you buy it. ;-)
I'm all about kicking the tires, but there are too many awful drivers out there doing nothing but test-driving already. Most of them just end up leasing, thereby putting the vehicle on the "pre-owned" list forever.
How far shall I go with this analogy, anyway? Safety equipment? Speed versus power? Minivans versus sportscars?
SoWal ExpertAuthor
I'm all about kicking the tires, but there are too many awful drivers out there doing nothing but test-driving already. Most of them just end up leasing, thereby putting the vehicle on the "pre-owned" list forever.
How far shall I go with this analogy, anyway? Safety equipment? Speed versus power? Minivans versus sportscars?
:rofl::rofl::rofl:
You made my day!
As for safety equipment.......always wear a seatbelt! And wearing your seatbelt in a car w/ anti-lock brakes and airbags is even safer!
Beach Fanatic
Bwhaaaa haaaaaaaa haaaaaaaa!!
Im speechless
Im speechless
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:rofl::rofl::rofl:
You made my day!
As for safety equipment.......always wear a seatbelt! And wearing your seatbelt in a car w/ anti-lock brakes and airbags is even safer!
IF you're still test-driving!
I kind of have a soft spot for the old classics that may or may not have a seatbelt, no airbags, and just the basic brakes. An old Mustang, Land Rover, Bronco, or even a VW Thing.
I don't care if the paint is scratched or the upholstry is worn or if the roof leaks. Give me a solid engine that doesn't mind the mountain roads (or beaches!)
But, of course, I'm not leasing or test-driving that sort of beauty. He would be an investment...
Beach Fanatic
I like the idea of 30, but think you should be able to test drive the car before you buy it. ;-):rofl:
I'm all about kicking the tires, but there are too many awful drivers out there doing nothing but test-driving already. Most of them just end up leasing, thereby putting the vehicle on the "pre-owned" list forever.
How far shall I go with this analogy, anyway? Safety equipment? Speed versus power? Minivans versus sportscars?
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
You made my day!
As for safety equipment.......always wear a seatbelt! And wearing your seatbelt in a car w/ anti-lock brakes and airbags is even safer!
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
SoWal ExpertAuthor
That was definitely a speedy and humorous derailment!
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That was definitely a speedy and humorous derailment!
Oops. I'm sorry. I think the minimum age should be 18. If they are allowed to fight for our country, they should be allowed to fight with their spouse, too.
Beach Fanatic
speaking of safety...i'm going back to my original TAR....summer is over....i can put the speedo away til' next summer...
Beach Fanatic
IF you're still test-driving!
I kind of have a soft spot for the old classics that may or may not have a seatbelt, no airbags, and just the basic brakes. An old Mustang, Land Rover, Bronco, or even a VW Thing.
I don't care if the paint is scratched or the upholstry is worn or if the roof leaks. Give me a solid engine that doesn't mind the mountain roads (or beaches!)
But, of course, I'm not leasing or test-driving that sort of beauty. He would be an investment...
But too many people want to pick up an old car cheap and then fix it up...
It's not the same after you repaint it and put on a flashy set of chrome wheels. And it may break down if you try to drive it too fast.
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speaking of safety...i'm going back to my original TAR....summer is over....i can put the speedo away til' next summer...
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But too many people want to pick up an old car cheap and then fix it up...
It's not the same after you repaint it and put on a flashy set of chrome wheels. And it may break down if you try to drive it too fast.
Drive it too fast--?
SoWal Insider
going by divorce statistics, for most people there should be no available age to marry. perhaps the age limit should be switched to IQ. ok, que the nazi flags and jackboots
Beach Fanatic
Oops. I'm sorry. I think the minimum age should be 18. If they are allowed to fight for our country, they should be allowed to fight with their spouse, too.I totally agree i'm not even old enough to have my learners but I think that 18 is a great age to get married *BUT ONLY If you are mature enough to support a spouse let alone a family...12/14 are WAY WAY WAY to young to be getting married!
Beach Fanatic
I like the idea of 30, but think you should be able to test drive the car before you buy it. ;-)
Yes, and add to that a new rule that couples and singles can only have children if you pass a test on basic parenting and responsibility. You have to be at least 30 to take the test for the first time. You can take it up to 3 times, but if you fail, then you may not have children at all.
Beach Fanatic
REALLY!
IDK?
IDK?
beats on hood
How about a minimum age for marrying your first cousin?
Beach Fanatic
Around here, 16 and 17 year-olds can only get married with parental permission. For anyone to marry under 16, even with parental permission, the judge has to give permission too.
Wasn't always that way. My grandmother married at 15. For the same reason that she married at 15, she forbade my mom to marry before she was 20.
Wasn't always that way. My grandmother married at 15. For the same reason that she married at 15, she forbade my mom to marry before she was 20.
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How about a minimum age for marrying your first cousin?Mom's or Dad's side? Apparently, it makes a difference here.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
Mom's or Dad's side? Apparently, it makes a difference here.
That is SO wrong in SO many ways!!!
I don't think anyone under age 18 should be allowed to get married, period.
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
speaking of safety...i'm going back to my original TAR....summer is over....i can put the speedo away til' next summer...So, You are opting for a bulls arse???
:funn: This thread is too good. A good subject and funn responses. I think the age for marriage should be no younger than 20. (Quite frankly I truly believe that it should be 30...one's maturity is not fully developed until that time, but who am I to say...I got married at 1 month over 19, was married for 29 years and am VERY happy to be divorced now)
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
Of course I would not change a thing
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