DOI: 10.36347/sjahss.2019.v07i09.007

Pages: 659-664

In the Ivorian urban context, female adolescent in school are adopting high-risk sexual behavior that leads to a high number of unwanted pregnancies. The occurrence of a pregnancy is feared by parents. Such a situation calls for greater vigilance and preventive action. In this context, this study examines the educational dynamics provided by parents during puberty to prevent early pregnancy. A qualitative survey was conducted in the city of Yopougon with 17 families. The results show that the interviewed parents are aware of the threats of sexual risk that await teenage girls. In their attempts to prevent these risks, they provide educational support to adolescent girls who are not very effective. For the most part, we note that girls are not sufficiently prepared by parents to face the sexual challenges of teenage. The lack of communication between parents and children, the insufficient consideration of adolescents' sexual needs and expectations, and the non-transmission of behavioral attitudes explain the lack of family’s educational support to teenagers at puberty.