We look to research to determine what works best to promote healthy adolescents. One thing is clear; parents and primary caregivers have a large impact on adolescent’s sexual attitudes and behaviors. Below you will find a fact sheet that explains the research on parent-child communication and its affect on healthy sexuality.
Parent Power: What Parents Need to Know and Do to Prevent Teen Pregnancy — is an easy-to-use guide that brings together all the latest research on the influence of parents and provides clear and specific advice based on that research. To view the full results of the survey or to read Parent Power, please click here.