This research aims to examine the mindset of parents and perpetrators in the Sasak Lombok community regarding the practice of "merarik kodeq". The study uses a phenomenological approach to understand the reasons and motivations behind this practice. The findings reveal two factors as critical model of mindset construction: (1) for parents, such as fear, economic considerations, religious beliefs, the desire for grandchildren, parental supervision, and submission to customs and norms; and (2) for children, such as love/mutual consent, economic circumstances, and resignation to their living conditions. The research highlights that the mindset of parents and perpetrators in child marriage practices is shaped by various factors. For parents, fear of tarnishing the family's reputation or concern for the child's future are influential. This research contributes to the limited literature on child marriage by shedding light on the perspectives of both parents and children involved in this practice.