An expert in the field of understanding the functioning of brain, Deborah Yurgelun-Todd once did a study where a group of people in their 20's were compared with a group of 40-year-old's and she found out that the younger group takes decision with their emotional part of their brain and the elder ones with the rational part or in simple words decision making capability is poor for the younger ones.
Now consider the decision-making process before selecting a partner, it is definitely a complex process and try imagining a younger you, deciding to get married based on gut reactions, isn't it terrifying.
Unfortunately, this discourse is significant even in this 21st century India where 102 million girls were married before 18 years and 125 million boys before 21 years of age, that is roughly 30 and 42 percent of the corresponding population. The gravity of this issue calls for a deeper understanding of it.
A closer look at the data reveals few trends contrary to popular perceptions,
The numbers display variance when it comes to the education levels of these children
It is indeed alarming as these numbers represent young children who represent the future. A way forward should include a change in legislations, but in the foremost societal actions like the very popular initiative in Telangana by Wedding card printers, Stage decorators, Flower decorators and Priests who make it mandatory to produce the birth certificate of the groom and bride before offering their service.
Source: http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-Common/Latest_Releases.html
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