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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm really surprised at all the posters who are so non-chalant about a young teen watching Internet porn. There is a HUGE difference between hiding a playboy magazine under your mattress and watching hard-core porn. Normal interests? Of course! But many if not most of the actors in the porn industry have been victims of sexual abuse (and drug abuse) themselves. I think it's important to talk with your young teen about exploitation and the cycle of abuse perpetuated by that industry. It's not damnable but it's far from okay to let it go without explaining that much of it is not everyday human sexual behavior either, IMO. Good luck OP.[/quote]

It is normal to be interested in sex, naked pics, etc. But there is nothing "normal" about 13-year-old boys watching hard-core porn video.

If nothing else, porn websites are notorious sources for malware, viruses, etc.

I would waste no time in telling my son my personal feelings about the porn industry. I would tell him that an interest in sex is normal, that finding those videos interesting and exciting is normal as well but that IMO they present a completely distorted and inappropriate view of sex and sexuality and so it is my job as his parent to make sure his access to them is limited. Then I would ensure that all access to the internet in my home was in public spaces where viewing porn secretly would be difficult. That means getting rid of the smart phone.

(If it matters, I have a 15-year-old son. He does not have internet access on his phone.)[/quote]

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