Raising Gen Z

How to Talk to Your Teen About Porn

Episode Summary

<p>Warning: This is a sensitive and explicit subject and not appropriate for children or immature listeners.</p> <p>Teens and pornography.  Those aren't even two words we want to hear in the same sentence. But research shows that it's not <em>if</em> your teen watches porn, but <em>when</em>. Hard core pornography is just one click away.  And many say porn is the new sex ed for GenZ.  </p> <p>So, how do we talk to our kids about porn?  And what do we say?  Even though you might want to stick your head in the sand and avoid this conversation for as along as possible, we have one word of advice- DON'T.  We are here to help you find your way through this challenging topic. We've got some great advice and resources we can share with you that will help you be prepared when it's time to talk.. </p> <p> Below are some additional links to resources we mention in the show. </p> <p>Resources for parents:</p> <p>Dr. Gail Dines</p> <p>www.culturereframed.org</p> <p>Gary Wilson TED X Talk</p> <p>www.youtu.be/NbP_ehYHfsk</p>

Episode Notes

Warning: This is a sensitive and explicit subject and not appropriate for children or immature listeners.

Teens and pornography. Those aren't even two words we want to hear in the same sentence. But research shows that it's not if your teen watches porn, but when. Hard core pornography is just one click away. And many say porn is the new sex ed for GenZ.

So, how do we talk to our kids about porn? And what do we say? Even though you might want to stick your head in the sand and avoid this conversation for as along as possible, we have one word of advice- DON'T. We are here to help you find your way through this challenging topic. We've got some great advice and resources we can share with you that will help you be prepared when it's time to talk..

Below are some additional links to resources we mention in the show.

Resources for parents:

Dr. Gail Dines

www.culturereframed.org

Gary Wilson TED X Talk

www.youtu.be/NbP_ehYHfsk