In this episode, Dr. Brandon breaks down why it's time for parents to have honest, compassionate conversations with their kids about porn—because chances are, they've already seen it.

00:31 – Shocking Statistics on Kids and Porn
She shares eye-opening stats on just how young—and how often—kids are being exposed to porn, often in places parents least expect.

02:29 – The Impact of Porn on Adolescent Brains
Dr. Brandon explains how adolescent brains are rewired by what they see—and why porn can have a deeper impact than you think.

04:45 – Intentional vs. Accidental Exposure
She breaks down how much of this exposure is accidental—and why that matters even more than you might assume.

06:38 – Aggressive Content and Its Effects
Half the content kids see includes violence or pain, shaping harmful beliefs about what sex “should” look like.

09:03 – Parental Guidance and Taking Action
Dr. Brandon urges parents to stop avoiding the topic and gives a first step for starting the porn talk with compassion, not shame.

Resources:
Robb, M. B., & Mann, S. (2022). Teens and pornography. Common Sense Media. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/research/teens-and-pornography​

With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon

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