Mothers matter!

A mother’s influence can delay daughter’s early sexual involvement.

How?

  • When teens know that their mother strongly disapproves of them having sex, they are more likely to delay sexual intercourse.

What makes the difference?

  • When mothers have a good relationship with their daughters, their daughters are less likely to have sexual intercourse.
     

  • When mothers know their daughter’s friends and their friends’ parents, their daughters are less likely to initiate sex.

Help your daughter delay early sexual involvement by:

  • Having high expectations for school performance
     

  • Establishing rules and regulations
     

  • Knowing your daughter
     

  • Having meals together

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