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Teens and Their Parents in the 21st Century: An Examination of Trends in Teen Behavior and the Role of Parental Involvement


  Author: Council of Economic Advisers, Washington, DC
Publisher: Council of Economic Advisers, Washington, DC
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Document Date:                  May 2, 2000
Category: Parenthood/Childrearing > Attachment
Related Categories:
Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Pregnancy
Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Sexual Activity
Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Substance Use/Abuse
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
Crime And Violence > Youth Crime
Education > Academic Performance/Achievement
Parenthood/Childrearing > Parental Involvement
Parenthood/Childrearing > Parental Supervision
Sexuality > Sexual Initiation Age
 

This report examined the link between teen behavioural outcomes and parental involvement.  The report found that amongst other factors, teens who regularly ate dinner with their parents and teens who felt close to their parents were less likely to engage in risky behaviors such as smoking, drinking, and early sexual activity.

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