Child Marriage in India: Teenage Girls Forced to Marry
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Published 2019-03-02
Note: The name of the principal of Dalla High School is Jaydeb Lahiri.
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All Comments (21)
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Imagine being only a failed exam away from a forced marriage. That's scary as hell
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Some girls are not even teens ...THEY ARE KIDS
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My grandmother was married at the age of 15 and my mother was married at the age of 30 after graduating med school snd becoming a doctor. I hold immense respect to both of my grandparents for breaking the chain of child marriage and supporting my mother's wishes.
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“My family is hell bent on chasing me away from the house” truly so saddening. Hope god gives her all the happiness she deserves.
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The headmaster of that school is incredible. He's a hero.
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the principal cares more than the parents
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It’s horrific that ‘family honor’ or not being embarrassed by what three neighbors say means more than a child’s well being
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Huge respect for these girls to have the guts to say no
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That moment when the school principle cares about the girls more than their own parents...
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Just because the parents married young doesnt mean they should force their children to marry young too bruh
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My great grandmother got married at the tender age of 9-10... My grandmother got married at the age of 21 And My mum at 26 after completing her masters in Geography... Am Proud of this change 🙂
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As an Indian,This is disgusting that this old,non-sensical tradition is still happening.
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"we stopped 50 marriages" this teacher is a big hero. 10/10 principal skills. Edit in 2022: JESUS MAMAMIAA 5.9K LIKES!?! THX Y'ALL MY GOSHHHH edit again: Srsly tho, 8.3k likes? Are y'all serious?
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(Jesus Christ) once said, "Every child deserves parents, but not all parents deserve children."
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Not only girls, boys are also victim of child marriage. Last year I met a boy which was probably in his mid 20's.He was forced to get married by their parents at the age of 14/15. From that age, he has been suffering from depression. He told me how he was unable to maintain a healthy relationship with his parents and family. Besides this he got cheated by his wife which made his life more painful.
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The efforts that the Principle put to stop child marriages deserve so much respect!
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Imagine being 15 and running for your own life and not wanting to get married, must be difficult to live everyday
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That head master deserves an award. What a great man who actually cares deeply for the welfare of his most vulnerable students!
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Being forced to marry at a young age is BARBARIC. Having sex at that age is cruel. The government should abolish it.
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The girls are so strong to say 'no' to their parents. I know it's hard but you guysdid it 👏
