Most parents not mad at children having premarital sex

National survey showed most parents are not embittered with the idea that thier children experience premarital sex with future significant others.

By Ko Dong-hwan

A joint survey conducted by dating service agencies showed a majority of parents keep their cool when it comes to their children having premarital sex, according to Edaily News Wednesday.

The survey asked 536 respondents (half males and half females) about how their parents think about the topic.

The result showed that 42.5 percent of male and 41.4 percent of female respondents said their parents keep the noise down even when they know about it. It’s the response opted by the most respondents from both genders.

As to other responses, 33.6 percent of males and 10.1 percent of females said their parents consider the matter an essential premarital element.

Also, 15.7 percent of males and 29.1 percent of females said they hear parents’ advice to control it. Another 8.2 percent of males and 19.4 percent of females said their parents allow it as long as marriage is agreed upon with the future significant other.