How to Use Your Children's Curiosity to Keep them Safe
Kids are curious. And it’s a good thing because they have a lot to learn! But their natural curiosity can be a burden for parents who have to answer all those “why” questions as well as keep their little ones safe from dangerous situations.
Hence, the proverbial warning: Curiosity killed the cat.
When it comes to pornography, children are extremely vulnerable. Their natural curiosity about their body parts and how they work coupled with the accessibility of internet porn presents a real danger. I believe the average age of first exposure to pornography for most children is somewhere between 7 to 9 years of age.
A pornography problem often starts with an innocent curiosity about something seen or heard--and then it can quickly lead to a twisted appetite for more graphic and harmful images." (What's the Big Deal about Pornography, p. 13.)
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The solution? Become your kid's "go-to" person for information about sex.
Children need their parents to be a comfortable and credible source of information. Parents need to provide:
- Basic information about the body and how it works.
- Warnings about the dangers of looking at pornography.
Make no mistake, children’s natural curiosity will drive them to find answers to their questions. Wise parents will start early to work with that curiosity to shape healthy attitudes about sex and help their children reject pornography.
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"I really like the no-shame approach the author takes. It's so much more than just 'don't watch or look at porn.' It gave my children a real understanding about the brain and its natural response to pornography, how it can affect you if you look at it, and how to be prepared when you do come across it (since, let's face it... it's gonna happen at some point)." -Amazon Review by D.O.
