Talking to Your Kids About Porn

Is pornography a good teacher? Many teens think so. Nearly half of teens surveyed believe “porn gives helpful information about sex.” This should be a red flag for dads. In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster to talk about how to have honest and open conversations about the dangers of pornography. Why This Matters Pornography is a problem that is not going away. There is no such thing as casual porn consumption.  Key Takeaways Porn is Everywhere: Over 83% of teen boys and 57% of teen girls in the U.S. have viewed porn.Porn is Largely Taboo: About 62% of teens say nobody has talked to them about the dangers of porn.Porn is Profitable: In the USA, the online porn industry’s annual revenue keeps pace with the NCAA, around $1.15 billion. Practical Tools for Dads Porn is bad for everyone, but especially kids. Don’t shy away from age-appropriate conversations about it. Here are questions to get you started: 1. What are your friends saying about porn? 2. What do they watch on YouTube? 3. What if everything you watched, clicked, or scrolled through online were public? 4. What do you think is the biggest struggle kids are facing in your grade? Important Episode Timestamps 00:00 – 00:55 | Introduction 00:55 – 03:16 | First Encounters 03:16 – 05:38 | What Kids Say About Porn 05:38 – 08:17 | The Emotional & Social Cost of Porn 08:17 – 11:20 | The Industry, Dehumanization & Misleading Messages 11:20 – 13:16 | When Culture Romanticizes Harm 13:16 – 15:01 | What Are Your Friends Saying? 15:01 – 17:38 | Filters Aren’t Enough 17:38 – 20:20 | Build Trust Through Vulnerability 20:20 – 22:05 | Pro Move of the Week Remember, pornography is the enemy, NOT your kid. Be open and honest about the true enemy and help your kids avoid falling into its trap. Listen Again: Episode 66 – How Should I Talk to My Kids About Sex? All Pro Dad Resources: How to Protect Your Children From Pornography We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Get All Pro Dad merch! EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter) Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox. This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com. Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store. Get great content for moms at iMOM.com