Introduce
Melissa Carnegie, a licensed social worker and sex educator, stresses the importance of having open conversations with children, especially when it comes to online pornography and sexually explicit media. Many parents find this topic uncomfortable and embarrassing, but Melissa assures readers that these feelings are completely normal. She stressed the need for open conversations about topics such as sex, as research shows nearly 70 per cent of young people have encountered online pornography while using electronic devices.
The role of parents
Melissa stressed that while young people are thought to be more likely to listen to their friends, parents play a vital role as their children’s primary source of information and guidance. This creates a vacuum of dialogue where young people may never receive adequate education and feedback. However, this situation also provides parents with a unique opportunity to increase education about sexually explicit media and online pornography while their children are still willing to listen.
Leading Education
Melissa encourages parents to take the lead in using media literacy methods to educate their children about sexually explicit media and online pornography. In this way, parents can help young people develop mindfulness, maturity, and critical thinking skills that will be valuable throughout their lives. It is important to clarify that online pornography is for entertainment, not education, and viewing pornography at a young age can negatively impact a person’s understanding of real-world experiences.
Conversation begins
Melissa addresses the question of when is the best time to have these conversations with your kids. She assures parents they don’t have to worry as she will give tips in the next video. Through a media literacy approach, parents can feel confident talking to their children about explicit media and online sexual content. This approach can help young people gain mindfulness, maturity and critical thinking skills that will help them navigate different types of media throughout their lives.
Diploma
In today’s digital age, it’s crucial to have open conversations with your children about sex, online pornography, and explicit media. Parents have the opportunity to be their children’s primary source of information and advice, ensuring they have a safer and more informed online experience. By taking the lead in educating children about sexual media and adopting a media literacy approach, parents can provide young people with the skills they need to effectively understand and navigate the media environment.
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