The reasons for divorce in young people are many. According to Eshleman, immaturity and the inability to meet financial needs are two main reasons why divorce rates dramatically increase with young people of college age. This is the best statistical evidence as to why those in college should refrain from getting married before they graduate. In addition to these empirical reasons, however, there are more practical reasons why marriage in college should be discouraged. As a college student, I believe the main reason why students should not get married while in college is college itself.
College is a time when an individual is trying to, first and foremost, achieve academic success.
In my opinion, the added responsibilities of marriage would do nothing but decrease the ability to succeed in one's education. Marriage takes time and commitment and one does not have either of these when one is attempting to balance studying as well as other college activities. Also, at least for me, college is a time when, if necessary, I can call my parents if I need something. I've already been told that when I choose to get married, the responsibility to support myself will be entirely my own. Too many students do not think about this.