In fact, the multi-billion pornography industry engages deliberate marketing tactics to ensure its content is easily accessible and available through innocent word searches, free teasers images, cartoon characters, and other deceptive methods.
Internet pornography has become one of the biggest threats to our children's online safety, as exposure to graphic, deviant content -- most of which today's mainstream pornography embodies -- can severely impact the emotional and mental health of children and youth.
It can be uncomfortable for parents to discuss and respond to a child's exposure to internet pornography and learning about its prevalence and dangers can feel overwhelming. That is why we created the Internet Pornography 101: A Quick Guide for Parents and Educators. Please take a few minutes to review this essential information.