Largest consumer of internet pornography is 12-17 year olds

Parents of Tweens/Teens

Don’t shy away.
Get real with your kids.
If you don’t society will.


Did You Know?
  • 88% of teens ages 12-19 say it would be easier to postpone sexual activity if able to have more open, honest conversations with their parents
  • The average age of first Internet exposure to pornography is age 11.
  • Child pornography generates $3 billion annually.
  • Largest consumer of Internet pornography is 12-17 year olds.
  • 9 in 10 kids 8-16 years old admit to viewing porn online (most accidentally while doing their homework).
  • Children’s characters linked to thousands of porn links (including Pokeman and Action Man).
  • Over 80% of shows popular with teens contain sexual content at a higher rate than shows for other audiences.
  • Almost half of families admit that pornography is a problem in their home.
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    How Do I Know If My Child Is At Risk?

    There are many signs that could indicate that your child is viewing pornography or communicating with an online predator.
  • Sudden changes in habits or behavior.
  • Spends less time with friends and family members and more time isolated.
  • Spends large amounts of time on the computer.
  • Changes password without your knowledge.
  • Is secretive about instant message. (IM) buddies
  • Internet history file (long-term list of sites visited, downloads, etc.) is erased after your son or daughter uses the computer.
  • Minimizes the computer screen when you walk into the room.
  • Shares personal information with others over the Internet.
  • Gets lower grades in school while Internet use increases.
  • Changes in sexual behavior. (becomes active)
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    What Can I Do If I Have Concerns?

    Don’t deny the possibilities!“Oh my child wouldn’t have anything to do with pornography?” If you believe this you are only enabling them to enter into this risky behavior.
    Talk openly with your child: Don’t shy away. If you don’t communicate with them society will. However, they will not have your child’s best interest at heart.
    Become computer literate: Remember your child probably knows more about the internet, chat rooms and your computer. Stay ahead of the game!
    Review your child’s computer activity: If your unsure how too, ask a friend or co-worker or another knowledgeable person. In addition, there are many sites that youth frequent today that have the ability to be destruction. Both MYSPACE.COM and YOUTUBE in particular. If your child has an account with either, monitor them frequently. See the things they are exposing about themselves and are being exposed too. Any pornography or sexual communication should be a warning sign.
    Listen to your child: Give them a safe place to be open, ask questions and share their concerns.

    Parents remember too:
  • Educate yourself
  • TALK
  • LISTEN and be actively involved in your child’s life.

    • Your child my indicate that they “hate” you sticking your nose into their business but in the depth of their heart they are loving you for it!

    Most importantly PRAY!

    God , as a parent grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. Show me how to protect and educate myself and my child from the dark world of pornography. AMEN!

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    The statistics and facts within this brochure where supplied by:
    National Coalition
    For The Protection of
    Children & Families.

    www.nationalcoalition.org
    For more details and information please visit their website.