Can we really tell how soon is the time to get married? I guess it depends on the situation. Most marriages in this time is based on having impregnated. I have seen several marriages as young as 18.
How much of marriage is valued today? Generally, it is difficult to define marriages. There could be several reasons such as:
1) girl got pregnant – majority of cases fall on this reason. they want to save reputation and dignity
2) agreement with parents – affluent families prefer their children to wed same kind to preserve wealth and public status
3) wealth – some would go for financial reasons
4) threat / witchcraft – shotgun wedding anyone?
5) desperation – wanting so badly
These lists can go on and on. We may not know but many of us may have been through these reasons. Sometimes we forget to value what marriage is all about. It should about being personally happy and fulfilled in love. Before getting married, we should re-assess if love and true happiness is what matters.