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What is the most important thing parents can do to prevent teen pregnancy?

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Question: What is the most important thing parents can do to prevent teen pregnancy?
Answer: The most important thing parents can do to prevent teen pregnancy is to be involved in their teen's lives. Spend time with your teen every day. Talk to your teen and not only tell them that you are there for them, but show it in your actions. Get interested in what your teen is interested in and if they have no interests, help them find some. Be active as a family and show your unconditional love.

The more you are involved with your teen, the more you will be able to keep up open lines of communication about tough issues like teen pregnancy and the more you will help your teen avoid this problem.

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