New research reinforces the fact that sexual activity in adolescents is influenced by what they watch on TV. 754 children aged 7 to 13 years were surveyed for television content. Five years later, the same group of participants was asked if they had engaged in sexual intercourse. The kids in the youngest age group -- aged 7 to 9 -- appeared to be the most vulnerable to television and movie content. For every hour of adult programming that these kids watched, the risk of having sex within the next 5 years increased by 33%.

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