Laila's Story – The Problem of Early Marriage

Laila was a young girl. She lived in a village with her parents and two brothers. She was only 14 years old. She was in class eight. Laila loved to go to school. She wanted to be a teacher when she grew up.

One day, her father came home and said, “Laila, we found a good man for you. You will get married soon.”

Laila was shocked. She said, “But Baba, I am still a child. I want to study more.”

Her father said, “Girls don’t need much study. You will be happy after marriage.”

Laila was very sad. She cried, but no one listened to her. After one month, she got married. Her husband was much older than her.

After marriage, Laila could not go to school. She had to cook food, clean the house, and take care of the family. She worked all day and felt very tired. She missed her school and her friends.

After one year, Laila had a baby. But she was still a child. She did not know how to care for the baby. Her health became weak. She often felt sick and sad. She could not play or study anymore.

One day, Laila’s teacher came to visit her. The teacher was very sad. She said to Laila’s mother, “This is why early marriage is bad. Girls should stay in school. They should not marry early.”

Then the teacher talked to other parents in the village. She told them that early marriage is not good for girls. Slowly, people started to understand.

Laila’s story helped many people. Now, more girls in the village go to school and wait until they are older to marry.

The Sad Story of Early Marriage

Laila was a young girl. She lived in a village with her parents and two brothers. She was only 14 years old and studied in class eight. Laila was a good student. She loved going to school and wanted to become a teacher one day.

One day, her father came home and said, “Laila, we have found a good boy for you. You will get married next month.” Laila was shocked. She said, “But Baba, I am still a child. I want to study more.” Her father said, “Girls do not need much education. You will be happy in your husband’s house.”

Laila cried, but no one listened to her. After one month, she got married to a man who was much older than her. She had to leave her school, her books, and her friends.

After marriage, Laila’s life changed. She had to cook, clean, and take care of her husband’s family. She felt tired and sad. She wanted to go to school, but it was not possible now.

After a year, Laila had a baby. She was still very young and did not know how to take care of the child. Her health became weak. She often felt sick and lonely. She missed her old life, her school, and her dreams.

One day, her old teacher came to visit her. The teacher felt very sad to see Laila like this. She said to Laila’s mother, “Early marriage is not good. Girls should be allowed to study and grow. If Laila had stayed in school, she could have had a better life.”

From that day, the teacher started talking to other parents in the village. She told them about the bad effects of early marriage. Slowly, people started to understand. They promised not to marry their daughters off too early.

Laila’s story became a lesson for all.