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Legality of polygamy

Okay kiddo, let's talk about polygamy. Polygamy is when one person is married to multiple people at the same time. Some people think it should be okay for people to have multiple spouses, while others think it's not legal.

In most countries, polygamy is not legal. That means if you get married to someone while you're already married to someone else, it's against the law. But in some places, like certain parts of Africa and the Middle East, it's allowed under certain circumstances.

The reason why it's illegal in most places is because it can lead to lots of problems. For example, it can cause jealousy and conflict between the different spouses. It can also make it hard to figure out things like inheritance and child custody. That's why most countries don't allow it.

Polygamy is also seen as unfair to women, because it often means that one man has multiple wives. That can make it hard for the women to have their own say in things and can make them feel like they're not treated as equals.

So while some people might think polygamy is okay, in most places it's not legal because it can cause problems and it's seen as unfair to women.
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