Share August 24th, 2009 | Tagged as:blocking software
Evidence suggests that children as young as 11 may be viewing adult pornography websites.
Therese McKenna (The Weekend Magazine, Irish Independent) did a really interesting article published last Saturday on what children are accessing online and the effect it can have on them.
Trish Murphy, Psychotherapist, has found recently that there are a growing number of young men, as young as 12-17 years presenting with erectile dysfunction. And pornography addiction has been a factor. ‘Because porn is so exciting, it can lead young people to have relationships with their computers. Women can be seen as objects. Young men are now presenting with very difficult, conflicted sexual responses. They are unable to respond naturally’, says Murphy.
How to Protect your children from Pornography – Trish Murphys Advice
• Make sure your children’s access to the Internet is in your living room
• Use all the Blocking Software available
• Find a way of being comfortable with your own position and take care not to transmit your own fears
• Respect childrens privacy as well – do not interrogate your children
• Set expectations for technology use, such as a timeframe and activities – create monitored privileges
• Use news articles as icebreakers for discussion on thorny topics
• Know the Internet – keep abreast of whats popular and what the new tools and trends are
• Encourage positive friendships and build self – esteem; teach them how to make good choices and decisions and help them deal with peer pressure
Filed under: Childrens Health, Parenting, Teens on August 24th, 2009 by Martina Hennesy Comment (0)
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Martina is a working Mum of one who constantly craves more sleep and would like to work less but have more money for shopping.
