Average age early school leavers have sex is 13

WITH 13 the average age for early school leavers to have sex for the first time, the Crisis Pregnancy Agency (CPA) decided to launch a DVD to help parents talk to teens about the issue.

Research shows that a good sex education delays sexual activity among young people and also encourages them to use contraception.

Sixteen is the average age for teenagers to have sex for the first time but it is around 13 for those who quit school early.