SJSinNYC – you write – Those that are ready, generally do start dating sooner (at least from the yeshivish guys I know).
That’s not true at all! There are many boys who are ready to start dating younger, but don’t – because their friends are still E”Y. If we change the trend – they’ll be able to come back & date earlier.
And yes, we’ll be saving lives. By bringing more boys onto the market – we will be getting more girls dates & there will be more marriages. If that’s not saving lives – what is???