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After-School Sex?

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Are unsupervised teens more likely to have sex right after school?

Not exactly, says a new study by Indiana University School of Medicine Adolescent Medicine researchers. Teen girls reported they were twice as likely to have sex in the evenings as after school. That said, the study followed just 106 girls between the ages of 14 and 18.

Other research by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy shows that teens do in fact like to hook up when their parents are still at work. Around 30% said their first sexual experience occurred during school hours or between the hours of 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Most have sex in their home or at a friend's house.

So, what's the respect connection? This is just another reason to reinvest in after-school programs. And another reason to keep revealing for kids the real benefits of getting the most out of school (i.e. not cutting class). Besides learning, I'm big on talking to girls about using school as space to learn how to: be in charge of themselves, negotiate, and set and achieve goals.

Teens who are involved in after-school programs are often too busy to get busy after school. And when girls are involved in activities that show them how to set and achieve goals, lead, build sisterhood, and increase their confidence, all those skills will come into play to when it comes to making self-respecting choices about sex (ah ha moment!).

Girls, check out Help! for some great respect-boosting after-school programs in your area.

Parents, tons of studies and a new book are proving that you do have a major influence over whether or not your kids will become sexually active at a young age or before they're ready. Need some help starting the conversation? Talk them about The 7 Questions.

 

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