[quote]There's good news for parents who worry that their teenagers' sex lives are affecting their school performance: A provocative new study has found that teens in committed relationships do no better or worse in school than those who don't have sex.
The same isn't true for teens who "hook up." Researchers found that those who have casual flings get lower grades and have more school-related problems compared with those who abstain.
The findings, presented Sunday at a meeting of the American Sociological Association in Atlanta, challenge to some extent assumptions that sexually active teens tend to do poorer in school.
It's not so much whether a teen has sex that determines academic success, the researchers say, but the type of sexual relationship they're engaged in. Teens in serious relationships may find social and emotional support in their sex partners, reducing their anxiety and stress levels in life and in school.
"This should give some comfort to parents who may be concerned that their teenage son or daughter is dating," said sociologist Peggy Giordano of Bowling Green State University, who had no role in the research. Teen sex is "not going to derail their educational trajectories," she said.
Last year, nearly half of high school students reported having sexual intercourse, and 14 percent have had four or more partners, according to a federal survey released this summer.
For the study, University of California, Davis sociologist Bill McCarthy and University of Minnesota sociologist Eric Grodsky analyzed surveys and school transcripts from the largest national follow-up study of teens that began during the 1994-95 academic year. The researchers said not much has changed in terms of when teens first have sex or attitudes toward teen sex in the past decade.
The duo examined how teens' sexual behaviors affected their learning and controlled for factors that might influence their results.
Among the findings:
_Teens in serious relationships did not differ from their abstinent counterparts in terms of their grade-point average, how attached they are to school or college expectations. They were also not more likely to have problems in school, be suspended or absent.
_Compared with virgins, teens who have casual sex had lower GPAs, cared less about school and experienced more problems in school. For example, female teens who have flings had GPAs that were 0.16 points lower than abstinent teens. Male teens who have casual sex had GPAs that were 0.30 points lower than those who do not have sex. Teens who hook up also were at greater risk of being suspended or expelled and had lower odds of expecting to go to college.
_Teens who have sex — whether it's a serious or casual relationship — were at higher risk of being truant and dropping out compared with teens who don't have sex. The researchers said the dropout results should be interpreted with caution because the numbers were small.
"Having sex outside of a romantic relationship may exacerbate the stress youths experience, contributing to problems in school," Grodsky said.
In a statement, the Family Research Council said the study confirms what the group has long advocated about the negative consequences of casual sex.
But the council said it "would not interpret less severe educational impacts on students involved in `committed' sexual relationships as a green light for comprehensive" sex education.
University of Southern California sociologist Julie Albright disagreed. She said it might be time to revamp sex education to "emphasize the importance of relationships and spell out the consequences of casual sex."
The study dispels the notion that all teen sex is bad, said Marie Harvey, professor of public health at Oregon State University.
"The type of relationship really matters. When it comes to sexual behavior, it takes two to tango," said Harvey, adding that safe sex should be practiced to prevent teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.[/quote]
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interesting
:frown:
This is like the exact opposite for me.
Will this means, since i'm 13. will that means i have sex at school?
Wait, why would it cause a problem?
Oh look, it's me, a scandinavian person telling you how here it's legit at the age of 15 and that there's a good reason for it being so
Too bad most good-looking girls in my school are bitches and they would rather go out with a total dickhead.
:sigh:
Yea because most of the people who have "casual flings" are the ones who dont give a shit about school
[QUOTE=Steak;24092981]Too bad most good-looking girls in my school are bitches and they would rather go out with a total dickhead.
:sigh:[/QUOTE]
Pro tip: You're a dickhead as well you just don't see your flaws.
[QUOTE=Heartboy;24092937]Will this means, since i'm 13. will that means i have sex at school?[/QUOTE]
Interpreting as "I am 13 years old. Will that mean I can have sex at school?"
Recommendation: Wait a few years and then reread the article to fully understand it. Oh, and change your avatar.
[QUOTE=Steak;24092981]Too bad most good-looking girls in my school are bitches and they would rather go out with a total dickhead.
:sigh:[/QUOTE]
Or you know, you're ugly and won't admit and blame it on those "dickheads."
[QUOTE=bravehat;24093058]Pro tip: You're a dickhead as well you just don't see your flaws.[/QUOTE]
I used to start my conversations with lines like
"I'm kind of an asshole, please don't take it personally"
[QUOTE=Dolton;24093119]I used to start my conversations with lines like
"I'm kind of an asshole, please don't take it personally"[/QUOTE]
Wear that on a t-shirt
Watch as your social recluse status increases
[QUOTE=CoolCorky;24093255]Wear that on a t-shirt
Watch as your social recluse status increases[/QUOTE]
Hell no I'm not that social awkward.
I have a girlfriend who probably wouldn't appreciate me wearing that.
[QUOTE=Sottalytober;24093110]Or you know, you're ugly and won't admit and blame it on those "dickheads."[/QUOTE]
I don't know, it seems that everyone that isn't one of those dickheads thinks the same thing.
[QUOTE=Steak;24092981]Too bad most good-looking girls in my school are bitches and they would rather go out with a total dickhead.
:sigh:[/QUOTE]
I guess you aren't capable of seeing your own mi[i]steak[/i]s :xd:
[QUOTE=wonkadonk;24093378]I guess you aren't capable of seeing your own mi[i]steak[/i]s :xd:[/QUOTE]
Wait, nevermind. I'm stupid.
Steak = stake. not steek.
Rate me bad reading.
:hurr:
I hate how some couples are almost fucking infront of you , touching each others on penors and vags, I mean fuck I am talking to you don't do that
Teacher: How did you get an "F" on this exam?
Student: I forgot to get into a meaningful relationship with the girl I had sex with last night :colbert:
Not sure if I misinterpreted the article.
[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;24092940]Wait, why would it cause a problem?[/QUOTE]
Having sex during study time and thus failing because you didn't study enough DUH
If you have good support from you partner, you do better in school.
End of story
Interesting, and not all that surprising. It always seems the ones whom were practically having sex in the hallway were always the ones who had horrible school performance.
Well duh. A good lay in the morning ought to make any day a lot more bearable for anyone. I know it does for me.
This is pretty intersexing.
[QUOTE=lil_n00blett;24093059]Interpreting as "I am 13 years old. Will that mean I can have sex at school?"
Recommendation: Wait a few years and then reread the article to fully understand it. Oh, and change your avatar.[/QUOTE]
heartboy is the most obvious troll in the history of trolls. He thinks people are offended by nazis still.
I have sex
I have good grades
coincidence? I think not.
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[QUOTE=Steak;24092981]Too bad most good-looking girls in my school are bitches and they would rather go out with a total dickhead.
:sigh:[/QUOTE]
beta as fuck bro be alpha like me *flex*
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[QUOTE=Perfumly;24095341]I have sex
I have good grades
coincidence? I think not.
[editline]11:45PM[/editline]
beta as fuck bro be alpha like me *flex*
[img_thumb]http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/31/11578-brucie_gta4_super.jpg[/img_thumb][/QUOTE]
You've got some saggy boobs.
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And wrinkly
it's the synthol
Might wanna lay off it, broseph.
[QUOTE=Perfumly;24095341]I have sex[/QUOTE]
hahahahahaahahhh ;)
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