Raising Good Humans Ep 82: The Porn Episode: Protecting and Preparing Kids
Feb 19, 2021
Kristen Jensen, founder of Protect Young Minds and best-selling author, dives deep into the critical conversation about pornography and its impact on children. She shares strategies for parents to initiate these discussions early, fostering open communication. The focus extends to distinguishing art from pornography in media and the emotional challenges kids face when exposed to explicit content. Kristen emphasizes the importance of healthy sexual education and societal awareness, empowering families to navigate these complex topics together.
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Start Early And Keep Language Simple
- Start conversations about pornography as soon as a child has internet access and keep the language simple for young kids.
- Use gentle warnings and build an internal filter alongside technical protections like parental controls.
Give A Child-Friendly Definition
- Define pornography simply: pictures, videos, or cartoons focusing on private parts covered by a swimsuit.
- Teach this basic definition so children can recognize porn when they see it online.
Kids Kept Exposure Secret Until Asked
- Two young girls kept a porn exposure secret until a parent asked and read Good Pictures, Bad Pictures with them.
- Once given language, they admitted they had been shown pornography and finally told their mom.
