By Elimu Assistant Team 
- Pregnancy before marriage is rare in traditional African communities because sex education is given to the youth to instill discipline/responsibility.
- The youth are told the consequences of irresponsible sexual behavior.
- In traditional African communities, the free mixing of boys and girls is restricted.
- Girls and boys are taught to respect each other.
- During social occasions, young people are supervised to prevent misbehavior.
- There is severe punishment if a girl becomes pregnant/a man impregnates a girl before marriage.
- There are taboos on sexual relationships.
- Early marriages are encouraged after initiation.
- Virginity is highly valued/rewarded at marriage.
- The parents are held responsible for their children’s misconduct.
