Good Pictures Bad Pictures. Porn-Proofing kids | POF54

This is an episode that EVERY parent needs to listen to.  Pornography is simply, picture poison and is a health crisis we can’t ignore.  Any child with a device has access to porn.  By the age of 12, it’s extremely rare for a child not to have seen a pornographic image according to my guest and author, Kristen Jenson.  There are SO MANY reasons why you NEED to teach your children to reject porn.   Did you know that Porn has a special grip on us because we are naturally wired to be interested and curious?  It's a biological reality and when young children see it, it sexualizes our children pre-maturely.    Ignoring this issue or thinking your child won’t be affected, doesn't prevent your child from seeing it.  If you haven’t had a conversation with your kids, when they see it, they’ll be caught off guard and don't know what to do!  Open up a dialogue with your kids before now or before they see it.   The benefits of good porn refusal techniques can keep you kids safe from sexual predators because they use pornography to groom children and desensitize/normalize it so it’s easier to abuse the child.    Listen in as Kristen talks about how we need to give kids a definition for what pornography is, then we give them a warning and a plan of action.    Listen to Kristen’s plan for young kids with "Turn, Run Tell" and older kids “Can DO”.   About Kristen Jenson: Kristen A. Jenson is the author of the best-selling Good Pictures Bad Pictures series of read-aloud books. With over 150,000 copies sold worldwide in 5 languages, her books are a valuable resource to help children develop an internal filter against inappropriate content. She is the founder of Protect Young Minds, an organization dedicated to helping parents empower their kids with tools to resist and reject pornography including the new Brain Defense™ Digital Safety curriculum for elementary students.   Kristen is an active member in the Safeguard Alliance of the National Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation and has testified before the Washington State Senate Law and Justice Committee on the public health crisis of pornography.   She is a popular guest on radio broadcasts as well as podcasts and webinars and continues to be a strong voice for protecting children from all forms of sexual exploitation. Kristen earned a B.A. in English Literature and an M.A. in Organizational Communication.   Kristen is the mother of three children and her latest honor is becoming a grandma! She lives with her husband in the beautiful state of Washington.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProtectYM/ Instagram: @protectyoungminds Twitter: @ProtectYM         Email: [email protected]  Website/books:  https://protectyoungminds.org/books/        From the Podcast Pornography Definition:  pictures, cartoons or videos with people with no clothes on, focusing on the private parts of the body.   Parents, get yourself educated- quick start guide for parents https://www.protectyoungminds.org/quick-start-free/   FREE Smart Plan Guide https://www.protectyoungminds.org/smart-plan-free/   To help you start the conversation - use the books and articles found on www.protectyoungminds.org   For Young kids: TURN away from the bad pictures RUN and find a trusted adult or parent TELL them what you saw   For older kids use the CAN DO Plan: Close my eyes immediately Always tell a trusted...