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Child marriage is a detrimental issue that impacts children worldwide, specifically young girls. Aspects such as a country’s societal views, economic status, and prominent religions greatly contribute to the issue. Often, girls are treated as commodities and have no say, due to the significant lack of rights in many developing countries. Child brides are frequently abused, physically, sexually, and emotionally. Thus, many young girls suffer mentally, experiencing stress and depression at young ages, permanently tainting many childhoods.