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Girls are growing up in a p*rn-saturated world, and it’s shaping how they see themselves, their bodies, and their worth.
Check out our latest article to learn specific ways you can help girls navigate this world with confidence.
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In a conversation on the @outsideofsunday Kristen Jenson shares a powerful reminder: when kids are taught about p*rnography in an age-appropriate, calm, and clear way, it doesn’t take away their innocence, it gives them protection 🛡️
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Jun 12
Summer doesn’t have to be perfectly planned activities to be meaningful. But in today’s world, screens can easily fill moments if we aren’t intentional.
This summer, ask yourself:
“What kind of summer do we want our kids to remember?” ☀️
#DefendYoungMinds #SummerBreak #Family
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Jun 10
No matter how careful or intentional we are as parents, our children will eventually encounter things in the world we can’t fully control. That’s why conversations about p*rn matter so much.
Thank you to Family Savvy for having us on the podcast!
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A @guardian investigation explored how some offenders described becoming desensitized after years of consuming increasingly violent p*rn online.
This is why conversations about p*rn can’t wait until after exposure happens. Talk with your kids today.
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Delaying smartphones & social media can give kids more time to mature before stepping into a digital world that’s often designed for adult attention.
But while we wait, we need to prepare our kids by conversations about risks and building an internal filter.
#DelayIsTheWay
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The #1 tool predators use to groom kids? P*rnography. It’s used to break down boundaries, confuse & desensitize.
🛑That’s why one of the most powerful ways to protect kids from sexual abuse is to teach them how to recognize and reject p*rnography.
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‼️@wired found nearly 90 schools and 600 students worldwide impacted by AI-generated deepfake nude images.
‼️ UNICEF suggests 1.2 million children had sexual deepfakes created of them last year.
‼️ In Spain, 1 in 5 kids reported that deepfake nude images had been created of them.
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May 29
This setting can help parents notice apps that may have been hidden, deleted, or used more often than expected.
The goal isn’t to spy on your child. It’s to better understand their digital habits so you can have informed, ongoing conversations and offer guidance when needed.
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May 28
Here’s the truth about p*rnography: exposure to harmful content doesn’t only happen on a child’s personal device.
👉 That’s why preparing kids BEFORE exposure happens matters so much! 🙏
For young kids, this doesn’t need to be a big or scary conversation, just a simple plan.
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May 27
Roblox still isn’t as safe as many families assume. Even with updated parental controls, the platform can still be vulnerable to exploitation.
That’s why kids need to be taught to recognize unsafe behavior.
https://www.defend young minds.com/post/pedophiles-hu…
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May 26
A new study reports a connection between p*rnography exposure and child s*xual abuse dynamics.
It’s important to be clear: this is not a simple cause-and-effect relationship. Rather, it shows that when kids are exposed early may not be able understand what they’re seeing.
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May 26
A new study reports a connection between p*rnography exposure and child s*xual abuse dynamics.
It’s important to be clear: this is not a simple cause-and-effect relationship. Rather, it shows that when kids are exposed early may not be able understand what they’re seeing.
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May 22
Some important conversations with our kids won’t happen during a planned “talk.”
In those moments, what matters is that our kids know it’s safe to come to us, and that there’s a simple plan for what to do next. They don’t have to figure it out alone.
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May 21
This research exploring the relationship between adolescent smartphone use and emotional wellbeing, and the findings highlight just how deeply digital habits can shape childhood today.
We hope research like this encourages thoughtful conversations and greater awareness.
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May 19
🎥 YouTube can be an incredible learning tool, but it also opens the door to mature and sexualized content that can show up in unexpected ways.
Even with “kids” settings in place, content can still slip through filters and autoplay pathways parents don’t always see.
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May 18
Parents, we get it. Sometimes handing your child a phone is the thing that gets you through a tough moment. Screens aren’t automatically bad. When used intentionally, they can be a helpful tool. 👏
Here's a tip to help make devices safer for kids during those moments!
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May 15
Big conversations are coming this summer👀
Kristen Jenson recently joined Lila Rose for an important discussion about protecting kids in today’s digital world.
Stay tuned! We’re excited to share it with you soon.
#Interview #LilaRose #DefendYoungMinds #DigitalSafety
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