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Ten tips for parents to help their children avoid teen pregnancy
Article ToolsThe ten tips for parents to help their children avoid teen pregnancy are: be clear about your own sexual values and attitudes, talk with your children early and often about sex and love(be specific), supervise and monitor your children's activities, know your children's friends and their families, discourage early, frequent and steady dating, take a strong stand against teens dating people who are significantly older or younger than they are, help your teens have options for the future that are much more attractive than early pregnancy and parenthood,
emphasize how much you value education, know what your kids are watching, reading and listening to, and strive for a relationship that is warm and affectionate. Using these helpful tips could definitely help your child avoid teen pregnancy.
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