According to the book Beyond the Big Talk, research reveals that “in homes where parents have given their teen children clear messages that indicate that they disapprove of teens having intercourse, these teens are more likely to delay becoming involved in sexual intercourse. ”
Nagu märgitakse raamatus „Beyond the Big Talk ”, näitavad uuringud, et„ peredes, kus vanemad on andnud edasi selge sõnumi, et nad ei kiida heaks teismeliste seksuaalelu, ei alusta noored suure tõenäosusega seksuaalelu nii varakult ”.