This is the Result of the Early Marriage

The age limit for marriage in Indonesia as stipulated in Article 7 paragraph 1 of Law Number 1 Year 1974 states that the minimum age requirement is 19 years for men and 16 years for women. Unfortunately, there are still many people who conduct early marriages below the age set by the government. Early marriage is prohibited because it can harm both the mental and physical of both partners. What are the dangers of early marriage for health?

Impact on girls Girls will experience a number of things from marriage at an early age. 

First, the stolen right of a child. These rights include the right to education, the right to live free from violence and harassment, the right to health, the right to be protected from exploitation, and the right not to be separated from parents. In connection with the loss of health rights, a child who is married at an early age has a higher risk of death during childbirth compared to women who are of sufficient age. This risk can reach five times as much. Furthermore, a married girl will experience a number of psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, even suicidal thoughts. At a young age, these children do not have the status and power in society. They are still confined to control themselves. Finally, knowledge of sexuality that is still low increases the risk of contracting infectious diseases such as HIV. Impact on children from early marriages Some risks also threaten children who will later be born from the relationship between their parents who are underage marriages. The maturity of the mother's age, brings certain consequences to the prospective child. For example, the risk of infant mortality is greater, babies born prematurely, malnourished, and children at risk of being stunted by growth or stunting.

Danger in terms of mental health.

This case of early marriage generally often causes disruption of a woman's psychological or mental health. One threat is that young women are vulnerable to being victims of domestic violence (domestic violence) and they do not have the knowledge of how to be free from violence.

Domestic violence often occurs in early marriage because of the mental unpreparedness of the two married couples to deal with the problems that arise. In addition to wives who experience violence, children in early marriage are also at risk of becoming victims of domestic violence.

It was found that children who witnessed cases of violence in their homes would grow up with difficulty learning and limited social skills. They also often show naughty behavior or risk suffering from depression, PTSD, or severe anxiety disorders.

Worse yet, this impact will be felt the most by children who are very young. Research from UNICEF also shows that domestic violence is more common in homes with young children than teenagers or older children.

Impact on children from early marriages.

Some risks also threaten children who will later be born from the relationship between their parents who are underage marriages. The maturity of the mother's age, brings certain consequences to the prospective child. For example, the risk of infant mortality is greater, babies born prematurely, malnourished, and children at risk of being stunted by growth or stunting. Impact on the community Meanwhile, the impact of early marriage will also occur in the community, including the perpetuation of the poverty line. This happens because early marriage is usually not accompanied by high levels of education and financial ability. It will also have a big influence on the way parents are educated who are immature with their children. In the end, the cycle of poverty continues.