They might scream out in shock. Or they might quietly close the page. They might look around to see if anyone is near, and then take one more look….
I cannot tell you what your kids will do when they happen upon pornography, but I can tell you that most likely it will happen. Except I cannot say that about internet porn, because no one is immune. Not the good ones. Not the pure ones. None of them. Porn has a way of finding our kids. The stories that flowed in blew my mind and broke my heart. One of the boys clicked on a link through Instagram. A few of these kids were watching porn regularly before their parents found out…some of them are in therapy now.
And trust me—These were not bad kids, OR bad parents. Parents just like me. And you. It is a simple reality: If your kids are online, they will eventually be exposed to something inappropriate—whether it is full-blown pornography, or a tempting link which may take them there.
I believe with all of my heart that by following the steps outlined in that post you have the very best chance of avoiding this altogether. Check in with them frequently. The internet is kind of crazy and sometimes things pop up that we are not looking for. So I want you to feel completely comfortable telling me or your dad if you see something that makes you uncomfortable. The best thing to do is respond with self control and a thoughtful plan.
It may take time for theme to tell you the full story, so be patient and let them know you can handle the truth. If they sought out inappropriate pictures or videos on their own, then you should discuss what motivated that, or how they found them. If they were introduced through a friend, you will need to make a plan for the best way to handle it.
