Friends have a strong influence on each other. Help your children become friends with families who share your values. Discourage early, frequent and steady dating. Group activities are fine, but steady, one on-one dating before 16 can lead to trouble. Take a stand against allowing your children to date a much older person.
Older guys seem glamorous to young girls.
They may even drive a car. But the difference in social maturity can lead to risky situations. Help your children have options for their future instead of early pregnancy and parenthood. Children often delay sex if they have a future that appears bright. Help them set goals, tell them what's required to reach that goal.