Sex & Childbearing

How pregnancy, birth, and teen sex trends relate to family structure and religious practice.

Sex & Childbearing Videos

 
  • Religious Practice Matters to Teens Religious Practice Matters to Teens Adolescents who regularly participate in religious activities, pray, and/or place greater importance on religion in their lives are less likely to engage in high-risk behavior such as substance abuse and sexual activity. In addition, they are less likely to exhibit anti-social behavior such as vandalism and delinquency.
  • The Importance of Fathers The Importance of Fathers Fathers’ involvement in their children’s lives contributes to a variety of positive outcomes for children and youth, including higher academic performance and a decreased likelihood of anti-social behavior, early sexual activity, teen pregnancy, and substance abuse.
  • Families Matter in Reducing Teen Sexual Activity Families Matter in Reducing Teen Sexual Activity The intact family structure and parental involvement both contribute to a delay in youths’ sexual activity and risk behavior.
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