The Preteen Porn Talk
-October 19, 2009-Comments (0)
In the October 2009 issue of ParentLife, Teresa Cook addressed the difficult issue of preteens and pornography in the article "Preteens and Porn: What I Wish I Had Known." If you are the parent of a preteen and struggling to know how to talk to your child about pornography, help him understand the dangers of pornography using the following discussion points.
God designed sex to be between husband and wife only (Ephesians 5:31; Hebrews 13:4). It is a private act, not meant for others to watch even through a picture or video.- When you look at pornography, the images burn themselves into your brain, just like you would burn pictures onto a CD, and remain there for a long time.
- People of all ages can become addicted to pornography very quickly. Many experts believe pornography addiction is stronger than drug addiction.
- Pornographers often portray intercourse in abnormal and violent ways, which is not God’s plan for sex. It will confuse you about the real purpose for sex, an expression of love between a husband and wife.
- Looking at pornography can make you want to do the things you see.
For more help defending your child against the growing threat of pornography, be sure to check out Teresa's Web site — www.pornproofyourchild.com.
