Which is worse for a parent?

Singleness, if chosen, is not a curse. Many are very happy and they have never married. They have much that they want to do and marriage would just get in the way. Marrying very young is not a good thing. marriage is a very serious responsibility and one should wait till one is mature enough to handle such a responsibility of caring for another person and any children that may come along.

I would have to say my child being single forever. I married young myself and We have been going strong for years. Marrying young does have it's down sides as well as it's up sides. I just think being single as in 'marital status' wouldnt be all that horrable either. At least their not lonely in life.

Single forever would be worse because the child is imprisoned mentally.

i don't really mind my child marrying at a very young age AS LONG AS they are both happy and are mature enough to handle life's challenges and crises. i just wanna make sure that they're responsible enough, especially when it comes to finances, before they get married.... i also woulndn't mind my child being single ALL HIS LIFE if it was his choice and it's what makes him happy...if he decides to be a priest say, for example, that's okay with me....as long as my child's happy and satisfied....

I honestly don't think that there is one that is worse than the other. You see, children are all different and because of that there is no one standard that we should count on for our children. I wouldn't mind at all if my children were to be single throughout their lives because it could mean that they didn't find the person that made them feel complete or it could mean that they decided to dedicate their lives to the Lord. As far as getting married young, if you find the half that makes you whole, there is nothing wrong with that either in my opinion.

that depends how young we talking and why are they getting married? I mean i guess if they are happy then i well be happy. or at least try to be for them and hope for the best.

I would support my childrens decision and what ever makes them happy but even tho I would prefer them not to get married at a young age I would support them on their decision...

Whichever one makes your child unhappy.

For me, as a parent it is most important that my children be happy. Marriage and all that it brings doesn't necessarily bring happiness.

Single forever maybe worse for me as a parent. Be alone always would be a terrible thing.

Hi, Both situation is not good from the parents' point of view. The best is to see the children get married at the best position(meaning the children are capable to support himself and his/her partner,have stable job and financial status). However,if the children decided to stay single for the rest of their life,then as a parents, we can't do much,but to respect their decision. As long as they stay happily and no regret in future,then it will be fine. There is no point to force your children to get married,whereas at last they are not happy and will put a blame on Parents.Too unfair for both parties. As our children has grown up,they have to right to make the best decision for their own life. We as their parents, can only give them support and hope the best for them.

I think they are getting married at too young an age, would have a psychological condition that is not ready - not yet ripe to be a parent because in their mind there is only one obsession, which still wants to pursue their ideals

it is worse to them be single forever than if they get married very young. at least they got someone in their life in spite of being alone for rest of your life