Focus on Better Behavior

There is new research showing that teenagers that have less strict parents are less likely to have sex. The same research shows that more than two out of three teens has sex before the age of 19. It showed that parents that didn’t engage in controlling or negative behaviors had teens that were less likely to engage in sex. Making time for your teen and communicating with them is very helpful. Make sure you have an open relationship with your teen and that they can talk to you about sex and be supported. They will be able to make informed, safe choices about sexual activity.