ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Child marriage

Child marriage is when a child (under 18 years old) is married off to someone older than them. It means that the child will have to do the work of a grown-up person, like taking care of the house, raising a family, and maybe even going through stressful situations. It's not a good thing because children are still growing up and need to be allowed to learn, play and just enjoy being kids. Child marriage is illegal in most countries as it stops children from having the chance to reach their full potential.