How to Talk to Your Teen About Porn Before the Internet Does

🎙️ Episode #258: How to Talk to Your Teen  About Porn Before the Internet Does

Guest: Greta Eskridge

🎧 Episode Summary

As parents, discovering that your teen has been exposed to pornography can spark fear, anger, or even shame. But here’s the truth: nearly every teen will encounter porn at some point—and how you respond matters far more than whether it happens.

In this must-listen episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I’m joined by Greta Eskridge, author of It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, to break down the right (and wrong) ways to handle these tough moments. Greta shares her personal journey and explains why shaming or punishing kids backfires, pushing them toward secrecy and guilt. Instead, she equips parents with compassionate, practical strategies to build connection and guide teens through the challenges of today’s digital world.

If you’ve ever worried about your child’s online safety or felt unsure how to talk about porn without making it worse, this conversation will give you the tools, language, and confidence you need.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why shaming your teen about porn often increases secrecy and risky behavior

• How to use the “Check Your Face” method to stay calm during hard conversations

• The best questions to spark open dialogue and build trust with your teen

• How to shift from being your child’s adversary to their trusted ally online

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📚 Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn by Greta Eskridge

• Adventuring Together by Greta Eskridge

• 100 Days of Adventure by Greta Eskridge

🔗 Connect with Our Guest: Greta Eskridge

• Website: @greta.eskridge

• Podcast: The Greta Eskridge Podcast

👩‍👧‍👦 Connect with Your Host: Dr. Cam Caswell

• Website: AskDrCam.com

• Instagram: @DrCamCaswell

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• YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

• Facebook: @DrCamCaswell

📖 Episode Chapters

00:00 – Introduction to the episode 02:30 – Why parents fear talking about porn 07:15 – Greta’s personal journey and motivation 14:00 – Why shame backfires with teens 20:45 – Tools for calm and connected conversations 29:00 – How to rebuild trust when it’s been broken 38:15 – Resources and next steps

📌 5 Key Takeaways for Parents of Teens

1. Shaming teens for looking at porn doesn’t prevent the behavior—it pushes it underground.

2. Your body language and tone matter—practice “Check Your Face” to stay calm and connected.

3. Replace lectures with curious questions that open the door to trust.

4. Position yourself as your teen’s teammate in the digital world, not their enemy.

5. Regular, nonjudgmental conversations about online safety prepare teens to make healthier choices.

📺 About the Show

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast delivers practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.

Whether you’re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidently to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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