Core Arguments - Child marriage is a barbaric practice happening worldwide, requiring immediate action to end it [1] - The speaker's personal experience highlights the tradition and cultural pressures leading to arranged child marriages, particularly within strict Punjabi households [1][2][15] - Child marriage denies girls their rights to education and personal autonomy, forcing them into marriages they don't want [8][7] - Parents often force their children into marriage due to tradition, control, community pressure, and the perceived low value of girls [15][16][17][18] - Child marriage can lead to a cycle of poverty, lack of education, and financial dependence for girls [19][20] - Child marriage is a form of abuse, with potential legal ramifications for those involved in facilitating it [24][25] Solutions and Actions - Education in schools about forced marriage, child marriage, and human rights abuses is crucial, along with providing resources for children to seek help [26][27] - Empowering children through education can help them and their parents understand the disadvantages of early marriage [28] - Organizations like Unchained At Last are working to raise the marriage age to 18 in all states, and support through donations and volunteering is encouraged [28][29] - Spreading awareness through talks and books is essential to educate people about the prevalence of child marriage [31]