Is your teen’s smartphone secretly fueling a pornography addiction? You see the late-night glow under the door, the lies, the relapses—and you’re asking yourself: “Should they even have this thing?” In this powerful episode of the Parent Guide Podcast, licensed psychotherapist Matt Bulkley (specialist in teen porn addiction and family systems) gives parents the courage, science, and exact game plan they need to answer that question with confidence.
You’ll discover:
- Why a smartphone in recovery is a loaded gun (and the research that proves it)
- How to survive the inevitable “Everyone has a phone!” meltdown without caving
- A proven step-by-step plan: cold-turkey phone removal → building a rich, phone-free life → safe, gradual reintroduction
- Real ways to replace screen time with genuine connection, confidence, and purpose
- What to do if your teen keeps finding secret devices (and when it’s time for a wilderness therapy reset like Star Guides)
This isn’t about punishment or control—it’s about protection, healing, and giving your teen the gift of a real childhood again. Thousands of parents have walked this road and seen their teens come out stronger, happier, and truly free. If you’re tired of the fights, the lies, and the helplessness—listen now. You’re not alone, and there is a clear path forward.
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