Talking to Kids About Pornography
TIP SHEET for parents & Educators
The way that children are learning about sex has changed drastically and adults need to start talking to them about pornography. If not you, then who? Will we like the result if the media educates our kids for us? Check out some of our tips to broach the topic of pornography with children.
script for elementary school students
Did you know that 1 in 10 visitors to porn sites are under the age of 10? Early conversations can prepare your child for often unintended exposure to porn, if let’s say, another child shows them or they press the wrong button online.
script for middle school students
Nowadays, pornography is so prevalent that it can be harder for kids to avoid than it is to find. Check out our guide to learn how to best define pornography for tweens, normalize their curiosity without normalizing pornography, monitor screen use, and more!
script for High School Students
Before the end of high school, 9 out of 10 boys and 6 out of 10 girls are exposed to pornography online. Debriefing the content they consume can help shape healthy attitudes, beliefs, and practices related to sex, love, and relationships.