Is pornography a good teacher? Many teens think so. Nearly half of teens surveyed believe “porn gives helpful information about sex.” This should be a red flag for dads. In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster to talk about how to have honest and open conversations about the dangers of pornography.
Why This Matters
Pornography is a problem that is not going away. There is no such thing as casual porn consumption.
Key Takeaways
- Porn is Everywhere: Over 83% of teen boys and 57% of teen girls in the U.S. have viewed porn.
- Porn is Largely Taboo: About 62% of teens say nobody has talked to them about the dangers of porn.
- Porn is Profitable: In the USA, the online porn industry’s annual revenue keeps pace with the NCAA, around $1.15 billion.
Practical Tools for Dads
Porn is bad for everyone, but especially kids. Don’t shy away from age-appropriate conversations about it. Here are questions to get you started:
1. What are your friends saying about porn?
2. What do they watch on YouTube?
3. What if everything you watched, clicked, or scrolled through online were public?
4. What do you think is the biggest struggle kids are facing in your grade?
Important Episode Timestamps
00:00 – 00:55 | Introduction
00:55 – 03:16 | First Encounters
03:16 – 05:38 | What Kids Say About Porn
05:38 – 08:17 | The Emotional & Social Cost of Porn
08:17 – 11:20 | The Industry, Dehumanization & Misleading Messages
11:20 – 13:16 | When Culture Romanticizes Harm
13:16 – 15:01 | What Are Your Friends Saying?
15:01 – 17:38 | Filters Aren’t Enough
17:38 – 20:20 | Build Trust Through Vulnerability
20:20 – 22:05 | Pro Move of the Week
Remember, pornography is the enemy, NOT your kid. Be open and honest about the true enemy and help your kids avoid falling into its trap.
Listen Again:
Episode 66 – How Should I Talk to My Kids About Sex?
All Pro Dad Resources:
How to Protect Your Children From Pornography
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