First of all, yes, kids will inevitably make unwise decisions. But that's part of how they learn. Forcing them not to take risks is going to interfere with that process, and result in them leaving home at 18 with all the life experience of a toddler.

I think much can be learned without actual experience. I do agree experience is a great teacher, however in the subject matter we are discussing how does this make their situation better? Relationships are a facet of life but only a facet. They can learn much just from dating their peers. I mean kids are getting pregnant.