Nathalie Bowman
“You would never expect your child to be successful in school without learning the skills of reading and basic math. In the same way, kids cannot be expected to be successful at avoiding the traps of pornography without simple but powerful media defense skills.”
I was delighted to read these words today on pornproofkids.com. As I read through their website, I was intrigued with their practical solutions to teach children the dangers of pornography and simple tools to “porn proof” my children.
The key to “porn-proofing” our children is taking an active role in teaching them what pornography is and how to avoid it. Addressing this issue with your children may be uncomfortable at first, but it’s essential in today’s world where the possibility of being drawn into a sexual addiction is only one click away. And the more you talk to your kids about it, the easier it becomes.
The following article shares insights on how to teach your children to recognize and avoid the dangers of pornography:
“3 Secrets to Porn-Immune Kids
How do you immunize kids against porn? How do you porn-proof them so your kids stay safe online?
It’s no different than the many other dangers you train your kids to deal with–first you warn them, but then you’ve got to practice “what you preach” so they can react appropriately when they are exposed.
It’s kind of like a fire drill. First you teach them about the potential for danger; then you teach them how to get out of the house safely.
Beyond Warning
I believe that warning them is a great first step, and a boatload of kudos to you proactive parents who open a dialogue with your kids about pornography.
But may I suggest that you don’t stop there?
Arm your kids with a warning, and then follow up with the skills they need to protect their brains. It’s like building any kind of immunity–first you need the knowledge about good nutrition, exercise, cleanliness, and medical options, but then you’ve actually got to practice those good habits until they become skills.
Media defense skills empower kids to reject pornography and keep it from dominating their thoughts.
When bullies taunted me at school, my mom gave me some tools to deal with them. (She happens to be one of the funniest people you’ll ever meet. In fact, once her smart-alecky humor almost got us kicked off a tour bus in Hawaii! But that’s another story.) The witty verbal retorts she recommended often left my tormentors scratching their heads and looking dumbfounded. Pretty soon, the bullies left me alone. I was grateful for my mom’s bullying defense skills.
Adults Underestimate the Pull of Porn
Even good kids who have had plenty of warnings to stay away from pornography still succumb. A study out of Europe documents what I believe is true the world over–parents simply underestimate their kids’ online exposure to pornography. They underestimate the enticing pull of these images–especially for kids who don’t know how to deal with the shocking memories they create.
Media Defense Skills
So here are three super simple, but super powerful, media defense skills to help kids supercharge their immunity to porn…” Continue reading to learn the 3 skills….