The way I remember it, boys at about 13 are sent to the seminary to start their training so I don't think at that age, they are pedophiles looking for a target. My guess is that some are indoctrinated into the life style at that age or earlier and pass it on.
Not to say that I don't think it would be a good idea to allow them to marry. The not marrying law had little to do with piety but more to do with the Church inheriting the priests property.
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