teens with strong faith are...
• 3x less likely to have sex
• 5x less likely to average “C”, “D”, or “F” grades
• 10x less likely to regularly drink alcohol
• 2x less likely to feel depressed
• 16x less likely to smoke pot regularly
• 5x less likely to be rebellious with their parents
• Better on every measure: family life, emotional health, reduced high risk behaviors
Source: Soul Searching, Oxford Press, 2005, National Survey of Youth & Religion, 2002-2003
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