Shehzad Roy, founder of Zindagi Trust, an organization working to reform government schools in Pakistan, is gaining traction online for a skit highlighting child marriage through humorous conversations with young girls.<\/p>\n
Roy, one of Pakistan\u2019s most prominent musicians, is also known for his activism and humanitarian efforts on key social issues. This time, his video addressing the consequences of child marriage received a largely positive response online, particularly from women.<\/p>\n
The singer shared the video on Instagram with the caption, \u201cWhat these young girls say will change how you see child marriage forever\u201d.<\/p>\n
In the clip, Roy is seen asking the young girls serious questions about child marriages in villages in Pakistan, to which they had some insightful responses.<\/p>\n
Roy speaks to a group of schoolgirls, asking about expectations and assumptions surrounding child marriage in rural areas of Pakistan. He begins by saying, \u201cThese days, children are getting married in villages. There has been a discussion on underage marriage, so I thought I would ask you guys\u201d.<\/p>\n
He adds, \u201cThey say if you don\u2019t get your child married early, they\u2019ll get out of your hands and you will lose control\u201d.<\/p>\n
One of the girls responds humorously, \u201cSir, are we some Pok\u00e9mon that we\u2019ll get out of your hands\u2019.<\/p>\n
Another comments on the pressure of early marriage, joking, \u201cSir, one thing is for sure\u2014my bad sleep already makes me miss my van.\u201d<\/p>\n
A different girl adds, \u201cDon\u2019t even talk about age. Yours is going up; don\u2019t worry about us.\u201d<\/p>\n
The video also includes edited pauses showing Roy\u2019s reactions to the girls\u2019 responses, in which the singer discusses the common belief that marrying children early helps them \u201clearn everything in time.\u201d<\/p>\n
In response, one girl jokes, \u201cSir, my geometry is so weak. Does that mean if I get married early, my geometry will improve and I\u2019ll be able to calculate the radius of my roti?\u201d<\/p>\n
When Roy asks if there could be any benefit, another girl replies, \u201cCan I get a phone SIM or a driver\u2019s license?\u201d When told no, she responds, \u201cIf I can\u2019t get a SIM in my name at this age, how will I have a child? If I can\u2019t drive a car, how will I take care of my home?\u201d<\/p>\n
Another girl adds, \u201cShe is right. At this age, we can\u2019t even sign a simple contract, and you expect us to sign something as important as a marriage contract?\u201d<\/p>\n
The conversation also touches on assumptions some parents hold about securing their children\u2019s future through early marriage. One girl jokes, \u201cSo are we living in the trenches right now?\u201d<\/p>\n
The video further briefly references concerns about health risks associated with family blood marriages.<\/p>\n
Overall, the video received a positive response online, with many praising the way the issue was addressed in an engaging and relatable manner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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