Responding to a Child's Pornography Use
Parents may wonder how best to respond upon learning that a son or daughter is involved with pornography. These suggestions may be helpful. Full Article
Recognizing an Addiction
Help and Support for Parents
Does My Child Have a Pornography Problem?
It is not always easy to recognize the warning signs that a child may be viewing pornography or involved in other compulsive sexual behaviors. Review these suggestions and listen to the Spirit as you try to determine the cause of your child's behavior. Full Article
Creating a Safe Place to Talk About Dangerous Things
The most important thing to keep in mind as parents talk with their teens about pornography is that together they can find solutions to heal. Full Article
Into Pornography's Dark World
A strong home and the love of parents is not infallible; we all know of children and teachers who give in to the darkness despite the best efforts of their loved ones. But both research and experience show that parental love and a happy home is the strongest defense our children have against anything the lords of darkness can throw at them. Full Article
Understanding the Addictive Nature of Pornography
Many wonder why addicts don’t “just stop.” A better understanding of what is happening to not only the spirit of one so afflicted, but also the brain, will help us understand this “why.” Full Article
Recognizing a Child's Pornography Problem
It is not always easy to recognize the warning signs that a child may be viewing pornography or involved in other compulsive sexual behaviors. It is wise to know some of the warning signs, but remember that there may be other reasons for your child’s behavioral changes that are unrelated to pornography use. The Spirit can and will guide you as you prayerfully seek help.
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Emotional Behaviors
Keep in mind that some emotional behaviors may be just a normal stage of life, particularly with adolescents. -
Physical Behaviors
Does your child quickly change the computer screen or turn off the computer when you walk by or enter the room? -
Spiritual Behaviors
Does your child seem less interested than before in spiritual things?
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Elder Dallin H. Oaks reminds us that the brain won't vomit back filth (see also Ensign, May 2005, 87–90).
