Statement such as ... not wanting to get married because getting drunk 5 nights a week is much better than having kids ... are indicative of both extreme youth and pop-culture brainwashing.
Ah...I'm so jealous, lol! Mr. Ex was going to let me take one this am before he went to work, but the best laid plans...:)
I would agree with your statement 100%. If someone can't stop partying, or doesn't really want to is quite likely not ready for either marriage or parenthood. Some folks wise up after the fact, but of course it's better to be ready in the first place and spare yourself (and your loved ones) your growing pains.
Extreme youth isn't just for folks that are -um- chronologically challenged, so to speak, heh heh. My husband and I got married at 23 and 24...too young in a lot of people's minds. Had children right away, too. Oh...you wouldn't believe the hand-wringing! :)
But we're celebrating our 6th anniversary later this week. Not a huge amount of time, but longer than other folks I know.