524: My Kid Saw Porn...Now What?

Pornography exposure is happening younger and more often than most parents realize, and it’s affecting both boys and girls. In this episode, Karen and Erin Mashaw are joined by returning guest Kristen Jenson, author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, for a practical conversation about what to do when your child has been exposed to pornography.

If you’ve been avoiding this awkward conversation, today’s discussion will motivate you and equip you to help your child navigate this topic.

Episode Recap:

Intro (0:00)

We want our kids to have a plan to reject pornography when they see it (1:30)

Parents underestimate kids’ negative online exposure (3:30)

Your kid is not bad because they are curious about sex (6:00)

Girls’ exposure to pornography is often through literature (8:10)

Take time to compose yourself before responding (13:50)

Don’t blame yourself (18:00)

These conversations help arm our kids against the influence of porn (22:00)

Your child deserves to be prepared (27:00)

Scripture:

Psalm 119:9 (NIV) "How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word."

Discussion Questions:

1. What emotions come up when you think about having conversations about pornography with your children?

2. What practical steps has your family taken to create open communication around technology and online safety?

3. What would it look like for your home to be a safe place for difficult conversations?

Resources:

- Register for the SOAR Conference today: https://birdsonawiremoms.com/soar

- Listen to the rest of our conversation on WT+: boaw.mom/insider

- Find Kristen’s books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4vjXVkW

- Arm yourself with free anti-pornography resources at https://www.defendyoungminds.com/

- Connect with Kristen online:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefendYM/

Instagram: @defendyoungminds

X: @defendYM

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/defend-young-minds

Want More of This Conversation?

During Wire Talk+, Kristen explains what's happening in a child's brain after pornography exposure, why these images can become "sticky," and how parents can help prevent repeated viewing from becoming a long-term struggle.

To become a Wire Talk+ Insider, head to https://www.patreon.com/c/BOAW and join us for the full conversation.