In many cultures (even to this day) many children are 'Betrothed' at an early age for a variety of reasons, some are paired off by consent of the parents of both parties in order to preserve the family traditions which have existed for generations, others might be encouraged to accept an arranged union for financial security in their futures and others simply because such practices are an important part of THEIR cultures.
In ALL cases, they should be respected by WE of the West since WE have little to crow about when it comes to 'Matrimonial Harmony' and even the 'Royals' (of the UK) can pipe down.
As difficult as it may be (to some folk) it is good practice to consider the situations in which others conduct themselves before glorifying the manner in which WE do since the 'Cracks' in our society are ever widening before our very eyes and 'Family Breakdown' is absolute confirmation of that fact if one takes the time to study the degree of 'Respect' for 'Family Traditions' in OUR society.
As the 'Red Indian' famously said:-
"Attend to your own Teepee before you instruct Me on how to attend to mine".
My mate 'Robert Mugabe' said a very similar thing to 'Gordon Brown' when He told old 'Gordon' (when he was PM and in full sway among the rest of the 'Poofters' that surrounded Him) to "Fuck off and mind your own business" (pity Milti wasn't there.)
Not MY words....,HIS, in plain English.....God bless the man for such 'Courage' in the face of 'Western Diplomatic Adversity'.
Incidentally, I DO believe that 'Bob' was quite fond of a young bit of 'Crumpet' now and again.