Elitesuxor
Elitesuxor t1_ise451k wrote
Reply to comment by PrayingMantisMirage in First female chief in Malawi, South Africa ends child marriage by messyredemptions
According to the wiki article on the subject, 96% of child brides are 16 or 17 whilst only 4% of adult spouses are over 29. Whilst it is an issue, the majority of child marriages are between people of similar ages and don’t always reflect abuse.
Also, some child brides are used as anchors for others overseas. Families from places like India and Pakistan, where up to a fourth of their marriages involved an underage spouse at the time of wedding, used immigration loopholes to obtain visas at the expense of the child.
Elitesuxor t1_ix0d9r7 wrote
Reply to Angela Álvarez crowned best new artist at Latin Grammys – aged 95 | Cuban American, who started recording career at 90 after decades of performing for family and friends, says ‘it’s never too late’ by AsslessBaboon
Good job! Don’t let the SSA hear about this though, I’d like to retire while I still have teeth…