Students vs. Porn (4 of 4)

Tips for parents whose kids are viewing porn:

• Recognize that kids want and need adult guidance about sex.
• Watch out for teachable moments.
• Understand that pornography is not just for boys.
• Use parental controls, especially a filter.  Monitoring software, like X3watch (www.X3watch.com), can help provide accountability in your home. It monitors where your kids go and will send you information on any questionable sites your child visited, via email. Filtering software, like SafeEyes (www.internetsafety.com/xxxchurch) will block pornographic content on your home computer.  SafeEyes also has features for mobile devices.
• Ask your kids if they have ever seen something online that made them uncomfortable or curious.  Ask them if they have accidentally seen sexual pictures online.  If they have seen pornography, ask them how they came across it, what they saw and how it made them feel.  Talk to them about whether their friends are looking at pornography.  Help them to understand that you are here to help.  Do not embarrass or shame them.  If your kids are struggling with this content, they need your support and love to help them through.

Keep in mind these are just tips. I am by no means telling you how to parent your children. I just want to see this breakout of perversion put under control. As always, pray before you confront!