With the number of people who are claiming that marriage is for procreation, I thought I should put a poll together. So, is marriage for procreation and, if so, what would be the correct way to add it to the law?
1) In Washington State about two years ago, there was a proposal that a people would be able to marry but if they did not have children within three years, the marriage would be dissolved. This allows people to marry, even time to adopt if they are having trouble conceiving together but does not allow those who do not want children to still be married. Of course, the downside is that it will dissolve some marriages, though when they have children they can get the marriage reinstated.
2) Simply require a couple to have children before they can get married legally. This is an easy way to ensure that a couple is planning to have children and are capable of having children. It also does not break up marriages of those who end up not having children. Of course, as a general rule it does not allow people to get legally married before having sex (which some will see as a loosening of morals); though their religion may still require a marriage ceremony at the church before sex.
3) Require fertility tests prior to a couple getting married. While it does add an extra expense, it also ensures a couple is capable of having children. And, even if the couple does not plan to have children, well, we all know mistakes happen.
4) Procreation is not the primary reason for marriage, and to be married does not require a couple to have children (either because they are incapable or because they just do not want children).
5) Other
Regardless of your position, I ask that you post and explain your believe on this topic.
1) In Washington State about two years ago, there was a proposal that a people would be able to marry but if they did not have children within three years, the marriage would be dissolved. This allows people to marry, even time to adopt if they are having trouble conceiving together but does not allow those who do not want children to still be married. Of course, the downside is that it will dissolve some marriages, though when they have children they can get the marriage reinstated.
2) Simply require a couple to have children before they can get married legally. This is an easy way to ensure that a couple is planning to have children and are capable of having children. It also does not break up marriages of those who end up not having children. Of course, as a general rule it does not allow people to get legally married before having sex (which some will see as a loosening of morals); though their religion may still require a marriage ceremony at the church before sex.
3) Require fertility tests prior to a couple getting married. While it does add an extra expense, it also ensures a couple is capable of having children. And, even if the couple does not plan to have children, well, we all know mistakes happen.
4) Procreation is not the primary reason for marriage, and to be married does not require a couple to have children (either because they are incapable or because they just do not want children).
5) Other
Regardless of your position, I ask that you post and explain your believe on this topic.