Model good churchmanship to your children and set the example for them to follow. Religious young people are much more likely to choose marriage over cohabitation than nonreligious young people. But there must be more than mere church attendance. Be actively involved in their lives and play a major role in helping them to become spiritually grounded. Whenever the Opportunity Rises.
Parental attitudes affect the behavior of children.
When They First Leave Home . For example, help them find a dormitory or residence which is not co-ed. Children occasionally argue that the high cost of living alone necessitates living together to save money, thus the rise of communal living arrangements. This too needs to be discouraged as a viable choice because it can give rise to and acceptance of co-ed living. Providing housing assistance for a period of time may help them make good choices and allows you to offer advice on housing arrangements.