On a sunny spring afternoon, in the café of the town, two young friends, Lin Hao and Su Qing, were sitting by the window, enjoying their rare leisure time. Sunlight shines through the glass and onto the tabletop, adding warmth to their conversations.
"You know, Qing, I just saw an article on the Internet about the legal age of marriage in various countries, it was really an eye-opener!" Lin Hao suddenly broke the silence, his eyes flashing with curiosity and incomprehension.
Hearing this, Su Qing put down the coffee cup in her hand and asked with interest, "Oh?" Tell me, what surprised you so much? ”
Lin Hao gently swiped the screen of his mobile phone and showed a report to Su Qing: "You see, the legal age of marriage in the Netherlands is 12 years old for both men and women!" It's incredible, our country has to wait until it's 22 years old! ”
Su Qing's brows furrowed slightly, and a surprised and puzzled expression appeared on her face: "12 years old? How is this possible? They are still children, how can they take on the responsibility of marriage? ”
Lin Hao nodded and continued: "Yes, I didn't believe it at first, but after checking the information, I found that it was true. However, although the legal age is 12 years old, very few Dutch people actually marry at such a young age. Most countries set a minimum age limit, but exceptions in special circumstances are also taken into account, such as pregnancy, family consent, and other factors. But the Netherlands is a bit hard to accept. ”
Su Qing fell into deep thought, she took a sip of her coffee, and then said slowly: "There must be cultural and historical reasons behind this." Each country's laws are based on its national circumstances and cultural background. Perhaps, in the eyes of the Netherlands, such a provision has its justification. ”
Lin Hao nodded and agreed: "You're right, we can't draw conclusions based on superficial phenomena alone. However, it also made me think about how the legal age of marriage should be set. Should there be a one-size-fits-all age, or should it be flexible on a case-by-case basis? ”
The two of them are lost in thought, and the music in the café softly surrounds them, as if they are also searching for an answer to this question.
Suddenly, Su Qing's eyes lit up, and she thought of something: "I remember reading a book before, which mentioned that some countries will adjust the legal age of marriage according to different social situations and cultural backgrounds. For example, in some economically underdeveloped areas, late marriage and childbearing may be encouraged due to limited educational resources; In some cultural traditions, early marriage and early childbearing are considered a practice. ”
Lin Hao nodded thoughtfully: "Indeed, the setting of the legal age of marriage needs to consider many factors. In addition to cultural and economic factors, there are also legal, social and moral considerations. We cannot simply generalize, let alone blindly imitate other countries. ”
The two continued to discuss, from the legal age of marriage to a wider range of topics such as the concept of marriage, family responsibilities, and social changes. Their conversations are sometimes intense, sometimes gentle, but always full of curiosity and exploration of the unknown.
As the sun sets, the light inside the café gradually softens. Lin Hao and Su Qing's discussion is also coming to an end. They looked at each other and smiled, as if they had found answers to their questions about the legal age of marriage and more in this small café.
"Looks like we're going to need to know more about the world." Lin Hao said with emotion.
"Yes, every country and every culture has its own unique charm and wisdom." Su Qing responded with a smile, "And we, as part of this colorful world, should learn to respect, understand and tolerate. ”
The two stood up, walked out of the café, greeted the afterglow of the setting sun, and set out on their way home. Their hearts are full of expectations and longing for the future, and they have also strengthened their belief in continuous learning and exploration.