Teen dating violence is a serious problem / The problem of teen dating violence is exaggerated / Many teens lack the knowledge needed to recognize potential abusers / Some teens believe teen dating violence is normal / Teen dating violence education programs should be mandatory / School teen dating violence programs are unnecessary and wasteful

Early teen sex is common and poses serious risks / Most teens are not engaging in risky sexual behavior / Dating teens should not have sex / New teen dating practices reduce the likelihood of sex / Teens who have sex risk physical and emotional harm / Comprehensive sex education will reduce the risks of teen sex / Virginity pledges prevent some teens from having sex / Consensual sex among teens should not be criminalized

Sexting can be a serious problem for dating teens / The problem of teen sexting is less common than first reported / Abusive teen dating partners use technology as tools of abuse / Media have both a positive and negative impact on teen sexual relationships / Reality television shows reveal the risks of teen pregnancy / Reality television shows glamorize teen pregnancy / Media literacy programs help teens resist negative media images of teen relationships / Parents must mediate negative images of teen dating in the media