the adolescent boys and girls. Besides these choices, either another relative or an adult friend or a friend of the same age was mentioned by about 30% of the adolescents. The adolescents in this study cannot be considered representative of the American teenage population. The adolescents and their mothers were Iong-time volunteer participants in CHDS, and together they took part in the adolescent study. Therefore, it can be assumed that the bond between teenagers and parents was probably closer than average. This notwithstanding, about 70% of the adolescents did not intend to go first to one or both of their parents for needed advice on pregnancy or pregnancy prevention. About half of this latter group or 30% to 40% of the adolescents intended primarily to ask professional advice from a doctor or a birth control clinic. Another 30% would first go to a relative or friend. These data suggest than even if family relationships are favorable, the majority of adolescents intend to seek advice on conception and contraception primarily outside of the family. It places the responsibility on society to promote access to professional advice rather than to put roadblocks in the way. The governmental regulations would have just the latter effect.