Obviously there would be no minimum legal age for marriage in the United States unless it is an issue at a certain time, although it is possible to marry earlier with the consent of the parents in most states (Singh 9). China also began implementing a 20-year minimum in 1980 (9). Regardless, there are still many benefits to early marriage, if they weren't there then the minimum here would be much higher. With all the evidence shifting this way and that, there doesn't seem to be a perfect answer in every case. Maybe it's because this argument overall is circumstantial in nature. Not everyone lives the same life day in and day out. People live in different worlds and under different circumstances. In Mckay's article “The Surprising Benefits of Marrying Young,” Mckay addresses the issue clearly. “Research shows that couples who marry before age 25 are twice as likely to divorce” (Mckay 2). He clearly states a problem but writes an article explaining why that problem isn't always a problem. The truth is, even though most child marriage statistics are real, sometimes child marriage is necessary. In my opinion, under 20 doesn't seem appealing, but after looking at the evidence it doesn't seem like above 27 would be a great age either. Honestly there has to be some common ground that both sides can stand on. For those who want to excel in college, make connections, and build a solid foundation for a