Teen marriages are how likely to end in divorce?

• A. They are half as likely to divorce
• B. They are twice as likely to end in divorce
• C. They have the same likelihood
• D. They never divorce

Answer: (B)

Age at marriage influences how likely a marriage is to end in divorce. Marrying as a teenager is linked to a higher risk—about double the likelihood—compared with marrying in adulthood. This higher risk stems from factors like limited educational and financial prospects, greater emotional and practical immaturity, and less experience in handling conflicts or building stable routines. Teens often haven’t established the foundations that support long-term partnerships, such as steady income, clear life goals, and strong support networks. So, the pattern shows that teen marriages are more prone to dissolution, even though not every teen marriage ends in divorce.