Protective Factors
are those things that are present in a child's life that increase the chances they will avoid behaviors like drug and alcohol use, and early sexual involvement.
is a primary protective factor. Talking about serious issues 2-4 times a month can reduce a child's risk by almost 30%.
- Youth's value on education
- Awareness of career options
- Structured/supervised after school activities
- Participation in religious activities
- Abstinent friends
- Solid communication and social skills
- Presence of 4 or more dating rules
, the greatest impact comes when mothers talk to sons about sexuality. , protective factors center around parents' educational values, expectation of future career, and perceived parental disapproval of sexual involvement.
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