I haven’t covered this topic on this show before, but I want to address it because it’s essential for the health of our minds and the world around us.

The amount spent on pornography in the United States is staggering, and no one is immune from the risk. It’s more accessible than ever before, and the barriers of shame that once existed have been lifted.

Children, being the most vulnerable, may not have developed the moral understanding to recognize addiction, let alone take action once it occurs.

Kristen Jenson has offered an invaluable service through two easily accessible books. These books describe the nature of porn, how to recognize it, and provide a plan of action to avoid its destructive nature and enjoy sex as intended.

Here’s a bit of what you’ll hear in today’s episode:

-Porn is all too often the #1 perpetrator of molestation among youth…06:00

-Definition, warning, plan: ways we can teach children to reject pornography…10:00

-Identifying signs of your child’s potential exposure to porn…at 16:30

-Exploring the physical and spiritual consequences of exposure to porn in children and adults…at 24:00.

-Challenges parents face when confronting the porn issue with their kids…32:38

-We implore you to take matters into your own hands when it comes to porn…37:30

-Rejecting porn alerts young people to rejecting potential sexual abuse…39:30

-And more…

Resources mentioned:

Defend Young Minds

Good Pictures, Bad Pictures

Connect with today’s guest!

Kristen A. Jenson, the founder of Defend Young MindsTM (formerly Protect Young Minds®), is also a #1 best-selling author known for the Good Pictures Bad Pictures series of read-aloud books. The translation of these books into 10 languages and the creation of a guidebook for professionals have provided support to child therapists and educators. She is also the executive producer of the Brain DefenseTM: Digital Safety curriculum—a powerful and engaging video-based course for families and educators.

Kristen is a positive voice for raising empowered, resilient, screen-smart kids who know how and why to reject pornography. She instills hope and confidence and leaves her audiences with pragmatic advice they can act on immediately to defend young minds.

Kristen has raised her strong voice at international conferences and symposiums such as the United Nations Civil Societies Conference and the National Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation Global Summit. She has testified before the Washington State Senate Law and Justice Committee on the public health crisis of pornography, and she is a trusted guest on a variety of media platforms as she speaks up for defending children from pornography and all forms of sexual exploitation.

Kristen received her bachelor’s degree in English Literature and her master’s degree in Organizational Communication. She is a mother of three and grandmother of two, and currently lives with her husband and awfully cute dog in Washington State.

Website/Books: www.defendyoungminds.com/books

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

Instagram: @defendyoungminds

Twitter: @defendYM

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