Say you’re in high school. You and your boyfriend are hooking up on the couch after school. TRL is on the TV in the background. Your mom walks in. According to new game theory research, you’re more likely to be punished for risky sexual activity if you have little brothers or sisters. This is because parents feel that they need to maintain their reputation as a disciplinarian, and if they don’t punish you, the young’uns will get the idea that they can get away with anything. But at least you have someone to torment. [Newswise]
