Freedom’s Just Another Word For Less Sexually Active Teens

by ryanborja | July 25, 2008 at 03:16 pm
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Sophisticated statistical research is providing more evidence of a link between rigid parenting and increased sexual activity in older teens.

“Warm, more democratic relationships — in which parents do not use negative and psychologically controlling behaviors — could help parents to communicate values, increase adolescents’ identification with their parents, help youth to develop healthy decision-making skills and also keep youth away from negative peer influences,” Coley said.

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