Talking to Teens About Porn | Ep. 193

It's a conversation every kid needs (whether you want to have it or not).Many parents and mentors hope the conversation about pornography never comes up—but most teens will encounter it, often earlier than expected and sometimes by accident.What matters most is not avoiding the topic, but creating a safe space where honesty can happen.Shame causes teens to hide, but curiosity invites them to open up.Learning how to stay calm, ask better questions, and talk about healthy relationships can make all the difference in helping teens navigate a complicated digital world with wisdom and confidence...In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:- Internet Safety 101: Pornography 101- Common Sense Media: Teens and Pornography- NLM: Pornography Consumption and Cognitive-Affective Distress- Fight the New Drug- Teen Life Blog: How to Help Teens Quit Porn- Teen Life Podcast: Pornography | Deep Dive on Pornography | Helping Teens Balance Digital Lives with Sarah Brooks..Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.comSubscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribeWatch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠!Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter..Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin HodgesHosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin HodgesProduced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann