PORNOGRAPHY GOES MAINSTREAM ON INTERNET
Many parents who have attended one of our parent workshops like Culture Shock or Parent Summit have been shocked to hear the current trends in adolescent internet activity. (See sidebar for recent statistics.) Graphic images that once required a license to buy or view are now available anytime to anyone with a computer, cell phone, ipod, or xbox. At times our culture seems to short-cirtuit God's design and introduce its own standards for sexuality. However, it's still our job as parents to explain God's boundaries and safeguards to our children. The following are a few resources to aid parents in that process.
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--Brian Housman, Awake to Life Executive Director |
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INTERNET READING FOR THE FAMILY
The church is gradually waking up to the devestation internet pornography has on individuals and families. Recently, several helpful faith-based books have been published on the issue. If you would like to purchase one of these resources, you click on the links below. |
More than 2 million pornography websites exist today.
The cybersex industry generates more than 2 billion dollars annually.
60% of all websites are sexual in nature.
Only 3% of pornography websites require adult authentication.
Only 54% of internet connected families use filtering software for web browsing.
64% of teens admit to doing things online they would not want their parents to know about.
25% of viewers of child pornography are between the ages of 15-20.
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I Surrender All
by Clay & Renee Crosse
Well-known for his music, Clay Crosse shares his heart and communicates the hardships of overcoming his own entrapment to pornography. This is an honest look at the personal, spiritual, and relational effects of pornography.
Protecting Your Child in an X-Rated World
by Frank York & Jan LaRue
Provides a practical plan for protecting your children from the dangers of pornography.
Preparing Your Son for Every Man's Battle
by S. Arterburn, M. Yorkey, F. Stoeker
Contains all the resources and guidance you need to experience frank, thorough, and natural conversations with your son about sexual integrity. | |