Parental love and security are highly prized. Sexual intimacy between a man and a woman is not exclusively their private affair. Sexual intercourse must take place with a view toward facing the consequences. The time of moral decision in sexual matters comes before one decides to have sex with someone, not later when unforeseen circumstances take things the wrong way. Restraint for a time adds excitement to the relationship and makes the honeymoon something very special, not a continuation of already-established patterns.
Some couples also see little value in a public declaration of marital intent.
Or they may think the formality of a wedding is the equivalent of dogma. Contemporary studies indicate that the marital argument is not sound. Intercourse, then, is not proper for engaged couples. They should either keep their emotions in check or marry. We have examined some of the major arguments used to justify premarital sex.