The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unwanted Pregnancy released their "With One Voice" survey in December. Here are some results.
Most teens (65% of girls and 57% of boys) who have had sex say they wish they had waited. Does your pregnant daughter wish she had waited to become sexually active?
Significant percentages of teens (63%) and adults (72%) agree that “teen boys often receive the message that they are expected to have sex.” What are your thoughts on this? What do your children think? What things do your kids think sends this message to boys?
Most teens (71%) and adults (77%) also agree that “teen girls often receive the message that attracting boys and looking sexy is one of the most important things they can do.” What are your thoughts? What do your children think? What things do your kids think sends this message to girls?
Most teens (93% of girls and 88% of boys) say they would rather have a boyfriend/girlfriend and not have sex rather than have sex but not have a boyfriend or girlfriend. In other words, a relationship is supposedly more important than sex.
Most teens (71%) and adults (81%) agree that sharing nude or semi-nude images of themselves or other teens electronically (through cell phones, websites, and/or social media networks) leads to more sex in real life.
You may find it helpful to read the chapter “Restoring Sexual Integrity” in our book “How To Survive Your Teen’s Pregnancy“.
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