The Baha'i youth should study the teachings on chastity and, with these in mind, should avoid any behaviour which would arouse passions which would tempt them to violate them. In deciding what acts are permissible to them in the light of these considerations the youth must use their own judgement, following the guidance of their consciences and the advice of their parents.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a message dated 9 July 1973; ‘Messages from the Universal House of Justice 1963-1986’)