What can we do?
We cannot change the biological clock. And it is unlikely we can quickly change
our culture. Therefore, as our young people grow to sexual maturity within our
current framework, it is important to help them manage their sexual actions as
responsibly and as consequence-free as possible. Three approaches—insulation, minimization, and delay of onset—have been suggested as ways to help
youth manage their participation in a variety of negative health behaviors such as
smoking, drinking, or other drug use, as well as premature sexual involvement.