Marriage - JSS3 Home economics Past Questions and Answers - page 1

Marriage can be defined as the socially and legally binding union between two persons with the exclusion of all others. Marriage is made official by either religious or civil ceremony.

1. Age: The partner must be old enough for marriage.

2. Love: They should love each other deeply.

3. Background: Family background should also be considered.

4. Character: One should choose a partner with a good character or behaviour.

5. Health: The intending couple should go for medical check up to determine their state of health. They should carry out such vital tests as; Hiv/Aids, Genotype test.

6. Parental consent: They must seek their parents approval before getting married.

This is when two people, a boy and a girl below the age of eighteen get married to each other. The approved age for marriage in Nigeria is 18 years. 

1. Couple may have children they cannot provide for.

2. They may not be able to afford a decent accommodation.

3. They could become a burden to their parents.

4. Their education will be disrupted.

5. They may not be properly equipped to handle marriage challenges.

1. Adolescents should choose friends who have good characters.

2. They should seek their parents approval of their friends.

3. They should bring their friends home and introduce them to their parents or guardians.

4. They should feel free to discuss their problems with their parents.

5. They should choose friends who have common interests with them.