Sally Wheelton talks to Dr Dickon about the impact of online pornography. She says it is a particular concern for vulnerable children who have experienced trauma or loss, some sense that they're untended. Online safety bill being finalised and hopefully will put more onus on social media companies. But Sally thinks there needs to be a much bigger effort by the government,. by schools to teach about online safety. And what do you think? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
According to new research by the children’s commissioner for England, one in 10 children have watched pornography by the time they are nine years old. And teachers say the effects are being felt in schools. So what makes young people vulnerable to this kind of content, and what impact might it have on their brains and behaviour? Madeleine Finlay speaks to Guardian education correspondent Sally Weale, and to consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr Dickon Bevington. Help support our independent journalism at
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