Today, we're diving into a really important topic: the impact of pornography on children. We've got two amazing guests with us, Amy Lang and Casey O'Roarty, to help unpack this.

We're seeing some worrying trends with kids being exposed to explicit content online, and it's more important than ever for parents to step in and have open, honest conversations. We'll talk about the role of proactive parenting and the neurological effects of pornography on young minds.

Plus, we'll discuss the importance of teaching kids about consent and critical thinking to counter harmful stereotypes.

Our chat also touches on the broader societal implications, encouraging parents to have conversations that align with their personal values. We'll highlight the need for ongoing monitoring and filtering of online content, and we'll inspire parents to take action in fostering healthy relationships and tackling tough topics like pornography with joyful courage.

In this episode you’ll learn:

0:00 Introduction

13:53 Hidden Pornography

20:19 Impact of Brain Development

22:51 Breaking the "Not My Kid" Mentality

25:59 Initiating Conversations about Pornography

31:45 Shifting Perspectives: Pornography Consumers

35:00 The Role of Parents to Protect their Child

36:34 Connecting Pornography to Transactional Sex

46:42 Final Thought on Pornography and Kids

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Casey O’Roarty

Joyful Courage Podcast

besproutable.com/teens

www.facebook.com/joyfulcourage

IG - @joyful_courage

Amy Lang

Birds+Bees+Kids Podcast

birdsandbeesandkids.com

www.facebook.com/birdsbeeskids

IG - @birdsandbeeskids

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