Education empowers young girls with knowledge about their rights and opportunities beyond marriage. It helps them understand the legal, social, and health implications of child marriage, making them more likely to resist it.

Education opens up better economic opportunities. Educated girls are more likely to seek employment and contribute financially to their families, reducing the economic pressures that often lead to early marriage.

Education is correlated with delaying marriage and childbirth. Girls who stay in school longer are more likely to marry at an older age and have fewer children, contributing to better health outcomes for both the mothers and their children.

Schools can be platforms for changing social norms. They can promote gender equality and challenge traditional beliefs that prioritize marriage over education for girls. Educated individuals are more likely to support these changes within their communities.

Education provides knowledge about the laws prohibiting child marriage. Awareness of legal repercussions can deter families from marrying off their daughters at a young age.

Educated girls are more aware of health issues, including the risks of early pregnancy and childbirth. This knowledge can discourage early marriages, which often lead to serious health complications.

When girls are educated, entire communities benefit. Educated women are more likely to raise educated children, breaking the cycle of poverty and promoting overall community development.

Educated individuals are better equipped to advocate for policy changes and participate in governance. They can push for stronger enforcement of laws against child marriage and support initiatives aimed at keeping girls in school.