Just in case it wasn…

Just in case it wasn’t obvious that thought precedes action…

Children exposed to sex in TV programmes, films, magazines and music are more likely to engage in sexual activity than those who are not, according to research out today.

There is a direct relationship between the amount of sexual content a child sees and their level of sexual activity or their intentions to have sex in the future, the study found.

Such media also has at least an equal influence on sexual behaviour as religion or a child’s relationship with their parents and peers, the study said.

It concluded that the media is an “important source” of information about sex for teenagers who might not get advice elsewhere.

To some, this may be shocking. It shouldn’t be.

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