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PARENTS SHOULD KNOW:

Decades of studies have demonstrated the impacts of porn consumption for individuals, relationships, and society. Get the resources you need as a parent navigating the challenges of today’s digital landscape.

Most kids today are exposed to porn by age 13, with 75% of males and 70% of females ages 13-17 having viewed porn.

British Board of Film Classification. (2020). Young people, pornography & age-verification. BBFC. Retrieved from https://www.bbfc.co.uk/about-classification/research Full Study
Robb, M.B., & Mann, S. (2023). Teens and pornography. San Francisco, CA: Common Sense Full Study

A 2020 study found that the majority of 11 to 13-year-olds have already been exposed to porn, with some being exposed as early as 7 years old.

British Board of Film Classification. (2020). Young people, pornography & age-verification. BBFC. Retrieved from https://www.bbfc.co.uk/about-classification/research Full Study

That same 2020 study found that 75% of parents believed their child had never encountered porn. However, in reality, 53% of those parents’ children reported that they had seen porn.

British Board of Film Classification. (2020). Young people, pornography & age-verification. BBFC. Retrieved from https://www.bbfc.co.uk/about-classification/research Full Study

1 in 3 underage teens report having seen nonconsensually shared nudes of other minors—which is legally considered “child pornography,” or CSAM.

Thorn. (2020). Thorn research: Understanding sexually explicit images, self-produced by children. Retrieved from https://www.thorn.org/blog/thorn-research-understanding-sexually-explicit-images-self-produced-by-children/ Full Study

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Podcast Episodes for Parents –

110Dr. John D. FoubertSupporting Youth in the Age of Internet Pornography
99Kristi McVeeHow to Protect Kids in the Digital Age
66Kristen JensonEmpowering Children To Be Resilient And Screen-Smart
63Dr. Debbie AkermanAddiction, Shame, And Recovery For Anyone Who May Struggle With Porn
45Jo RobertsonEquipping Youth And Their Families Navigate The Issue Of Online Porn
113Ralphie JacobsNurturing Connection And Confidence With Kids
113Mike LemonFrom Catching Predators to Teaching Kids How To Stay Safe Online

Articles for Parents –

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15 Ways Porn is Connected to Real Sexual Violence

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Not all porn features violence, but even non-violent porn is associated with negative effects like increased sexual aggression.
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How Many Students Watch Porn at School?

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When it comes to evaluating schools, many safety concerns are involved, but do schools realize that students are being exposed to or consuming pornography while at school?
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How Porn Grooms Children to Accept Violence and Abuse in Relationships

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Kids, in unprecedented numbers, are watching extremely violent porn. This is how porn grooms children to accept abuse in relationships.
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Why Financial Sextortion Is Targeting Teens and Spreading Fast

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Financial sextortion is the fastest-growing cybercrime against youth in the U.S., and predators are specifically targeting teen boys. Learn how this blackmail scam works, how it's tied…
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When “Harmless” Content Isn’t Harmless at All

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OnlyFans influencers are blurring the line between innocent and explicit content, using viral trends to pull in young followers. Learn how this growing tactic impacts kids and…

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