For various reasons, I've discovered that there are real, physical dangers in today's internet pornography. As a parent, I realized that no number of firewalls, amount of content filtering, or advancement of technology was going to shield my kids from the insidious porn and porn-adjacent content that pervades not just the dark corners but the main boulevards of social media and the internet at large. Facing this reality, I was left with two options - ignore it and hope that my kids would survive or step up and educate myself so I can be a resource for them. The more I learn about brain science, development, societal influences, etc. the more I feel compelled to share with other parents and caregivers who, like the me of a few short months ago, aren't even considering porn in the scope of things we need to confront with and for our children. The goal of the posts that follow is to shine a light on a topic that thrives in secrecy and isolation. I don't know if anything I say will have a positive impact, but I know I can't be silent in the face of such a threat. If I've already convinced you to learn more, check out the resources below as a great place to start.
Fight the New Drug - perhaps the premier resource. A non-religious, non-legislative organization that uses scientific studies and personal accounts to help educate people on the true risks and dangers of pornography and porn culture.
Defend Young Minds - an excellent resource especially when relating to younger children.
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