The sexual behavior of young adolescents has been widely reported on by the news media over the past several years. But what do we really know about those age 14 and younger? This comprehensive new report - 14 and Younger: The Sexual Behavior of Young Adolescents - answers some lingering questions concerning this age group's sexual activity, pregnancy rate, contraceptive use, dating patterns, and communication with their parents about sex and related issues.

The full report and stand-alone summary of 14 and Younger present findings from three nationally-representative data sets and four small-area data sets. It also provides clear implications for parents, school officials, community leaders, and practitioners based on the findings from the research.

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Read a summary of 14 and Younger: The Sexual Behavior of Young Adolescents

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Click here for a fact sheet on teen pregnancy, sex, and childbearing

Read a New York Times story about the report

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Listen to NPR coverage on the report:
Morning Edition Part 1 (5/20/03)
Morning Edition Part 2 (5/21/03)
Morning Edition Part 3 (5/22/03)
Talk of the Nation (5/20/03)

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