Faith in Kids Faith In Parents #143 | Growing Up: I have a valuable body
Ian Henderson helps us to navigate the internet, explaining that it is like a city; full of places to take our children, so much to see and do, but there are murky places where we would never leave our children to explore alone.
A recent report said that 10% of kids have seen inappropriate online images before the age of 9, rising to 27% by 13. Various studies say the average age for seeing those images for the 1st time is about 11 years old.
As parents we want to help them respond wisely when - not if - this situation arises.
Ian gives us the 3 T's and helps us think through the bigger picture, giving practical steps to follow.
People:
Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.
Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.
Ian Henderson established the Naked Truth Project in 2013 in Manchester, UK an initiative of Visible . He set out to open eyes & free lives from the damaging impact of pornography through awareness, education and recovery programmes.
Other resources:
- The Naked Truth project. Plus NT Church App is available for church leaders and youth leaders on the App Store.
- internetmatters.org - help for parents in navigating internet filters and controls.
- The Fortify App & website - great secular support for pornography addiction.
- Fight the New Drug - a non-religious organisation raising awareness of the harmful effects of pornography using science, facts, and personal accounts.