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complications, infections, improper growth and development of foetus as well as risk of
their life. Actually, after 35 years, changes in hormones and other physiological activities
in females body make the pregnancy a risky one.

Disadvantages of early marriage

Early marriage leads towards various social, economic and educational problems in the
family as well as makes the health of mother and child quite risky. There are several
disadvantages of early marriage. Some of them are as follows:
Both male and female aren’t physically, mentally and emotionally mature for
marriage.
They can’t complete their education and become unemployed or jobless.
There is extension of fertility period in female and possibility of large family size.
A female has lot more complications during pregnancy and delivery time.
There is high chance of miscarriage and excessive bleeding due to immaturity of
reproductive organs in females.
A female delivers underweight baby even before the gestation period.
They lack knowledge about nutritious food, balanced diet and healthy behaviours.
They can’t enjoy fully about the freedom of childhood, child right, etc.
They lack knowledge about family planning, birth spacing and use of contraceptive
devices.
They are emotionally not mature to take care of children.
They are psychologically not mature to face family problems and take right and
responsible decisions.
There is high chance of conflict, quarrels and misunderstanding in the family.
There is high chance of infant mortality rate and the infant may become abnormal.
Children can’t be better nurtured.

Advantages of marriage at appropriate age
There are several advantages of marriage at appropriate age. Some of them are as follows:
Both male and female are physically, mentally and emotionally mature for marriage.
Both of them can complete education and get better jobs.
A female can deliver a healthy baby without much complication.
A female will have less problem during pregnancy and delivery time.
They can know about family planning, birth spacing and use of contraceptive devices.
They can have ideas about nutritious food, balanced diet and healthy behaviours.
They are psychologically mature to face family problems and take right and
responsible decisions.
They have more opportunities for social and economic activities.
They are emotionally mature to take care of children and nurture them.

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