Resources

Here you will find links to various resources which will help you support your argument that sexually explicit material and porn do serious harm to our children. You can click each link individually or download the PDF in the following link resources on harm to kids by sexually explicit material. This PDF and page was last updated 26 August 2023.

The following are resources which were provided by Mrs. Kohls at NSBLC.org

Fight the New Drug
https://fightthenewdrug.org
Decades of studies from respected institutions have demonstrated significant impacts of porn
consumption for individuals, relationships, and society. Most kids today are exposed to porn by
the age of 13.

Overexposed and Under-Prepared: The Effects of Early Exposure to Sexual Content
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/real-healing/201208/overexposed-and-underprepared-the-effects-early-exposure-sexual-content
Today, children are being sexualized earlier and earlier, in part because they are exposed to
sexual material in movies, television, music and other media earlier than ever.

Journal of Psychiatry Reform
Early exposure to pornography: a form of sexual trauma
https://journalofpsychiatryreform.com/2021/12/07/early-exposure-to-pornography-a-form-of-sexual-trauma
Another case example was a 16-yo who was admitted to the hospital after ingesting
acetaminophen and NyQuil. He said he wanted to die because his masturbation caused him too
much distress. He admitted doing it too much, and that it interfered with his studies.

Ever Accountable
Children’s Early Exposure To Porn: What You Need To Know
https://everaccountable.com/blog/effects-of-early-sexualization-on-children/
Children are suffering from the effects of early sexualization. One major culprit is early exposure
to porn. Usually this is due to initial accidental exposure. In this article we refer to a variety of
medical experts who are noticing this trend, …

Australian Childhood Foundation
Early sexualization and pornography exposure: the detrimental impacts on children
*There are many good links in the footnotes of this article
https://professionals.childhood.org.au/prosody/2016/07/melinda-tankard-reist/
During the break she approached me, opened her phone and revealed an image created by a
group of 5 year old boys, at the Catholic primary school she headed in Sydney. It showed two
women, scantily dressed, in provocative poses. …

American Bar Association
How Pornography Harms Children: The Advocate’s Role
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_interest/child_law/resources/child_law_practiceonline/child_law_practice/vol-33/may-2014/how-pornography-harms-children–the-advocate-s-role/
Easy access to online pornography and the potential harm of consistent exposure raise concerns
about children’s health and well-being. The Internet has made children’s access to pornography a
more significant issue. Children and youth who use email or surf the Internet are at risk for
unwanted exposure to pornography.

Radically Genuine Podcast
BREAKING: Schools pilot Mental Health Apps behind Parents’ backs
https://radicallygenuinepodcast.transistor.fm/96
Mental health apps are being introduced with the goal of addressing under diagnosed and
under treated psychiatric disorders using AI technologies.

Illinois Family Institute
Stopping The Predators
https://illinoisfamily.org/marriage/stopping-the-predators/
There also are different types of child predators. Essentially, there are four—the mentally ill
molester, the experimenter, the situational molester, and the preferential child molester. Of these
four, the preferential molester is the most dangerous and the most prolific

UNICEF
Protection of children from the harmful impacts of pornography
https://www.unicef.org/harmful-content-online
May 1, 2014 — Exposure to pornography harms children and youth by normalizing sexual
violence, creating unrealistic expectations for intimate partners and …

American College of Pediatricians
The Impact of Pornography on Children
https://acpeds.org/position-statements/the-impact-of-pornography-on-children
These negative effects include mental disturbance and unrest for the young school age child,
including acting out and violent behavior. Because of its …

Protect Young Children
5 Ways Pornography Harms Children and Teens
https://protectyoungeyes.com/5-ways-pornography-harms-children-teens/

NC Family Council
Dangerous Exposure: The Startling Effects of Porn on Children
https://www.ncfamily.org/dangerous-exposure-startling-effects-porn-children/
Sep 19, 2016 — Dangerous Exposure: The Startling Effects of Porn on Children · Distorts young
people’s view of sexuality. · Leads to earlier sexual activity and …
Canopy

The Impact of Seeing Online Pornography on Children
https://canopy.us/2023/03/07/the-impact-of-seeing-online-pornography-on-children/
Signs of Pornographic Exposure in Children · Withdrawal from interactions, over-sleeping,
sleeplessness, and changes in eating habits. · An excess …

Australian Institute of Family Studies
The effects of pornography on children and young people
https://aifs.gov.au/research/research-snapshots/effects-pornography-children-and-young-people
There is some evidence that exposure to pornography can increase the likelihood of earlier firsttime sexual experience, particularly for those adolescents who …

Defend Young Minds
Pediatricians Speak Out on Impact of Porn
https://www.defendyoungminds.com/post/pediatricians-speak-out-on-impact-of-porn
Pornography exposure at these young ages often results in… · Children also report feelings of
disgust, shock, embarrassment, anger, fear, and sadness after…

Ever Accountable
Children’s Early Exposure To Porn: What You Need To Know
https://everaccountable.com/blog/effects-of-early-sexualization-on-children/
Over-exposing children to sexually explicit material is linked to risky sexual behaviors. Also, it
warps a child’s healthy development, according to the …

Clean Inter.net
6 Damaging Effects of Children Viewing Pornography
https://cleaninter.net/6-damaging-effects-of-children-viewing-pornography/
Pornography can impact the brain’s development. Children might end up on websites that they
aren’t supposed to be on because they are wired to make risky …

Wickipedia
Effects of pornography on young people
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_pornography_on_young_people |
The common negative effects pornography had on consumers included: developing objectifying
attitudes towards people, developing unrealistic sexual expectations, …

Bark
A Child’s Brain on Porn: The Dangers and Damages
https://www.bark.us/blog/porn-dangers-damages/
Jan 30, 2023 — Here are just a few of the effects porn has on young brains: · Porn alters the
structure and development of immature brains. Studies show that …

Cyber Purify
5 unexpected negative effects of pornography on kids
https://cyberpurify.com/knowledge/negative-effects-of-pornography-on-kids/
When your child is addicted to pornography, he or she is more likely to be addicted to drugs,
stimulants and other disorders such as personality disorders, mood …

Together
7 Ways adult content can damage a child mind
https://www.togetherai.com/blog/7-ways-adult-content-can-damage-a-child-mind
Mar 12, 2021 — porn, action movies, explicit imagery) can highly distort the way young
children see this world. Some studies suggest that access to violent …

Journal of Psychiatry Reform
Early exposure to pornography: a form of sexual trauma
https://journalofpsychiatryreform.com/2021/12/07/early-exposure-to-pornography-a-form-of-sexual-trauma/
Dec 7, 2021 — Exposing children to pornography should be forbidden and better regulated, as it
is violating their spiritual boundaries and evolving …

Sage Journals
Pornography and Its Impact on Adolescent/Teenage Sexuality
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/26318318231153984
by H Adarsh · 2023 · Cited by 1 — Studies have noted that early intentionally exposure to
pornography use in children and adolescents can lead to delinquent behavior, high-risk …
Journal of Critical Reviews

EXPOSURE TO PORNOGRAPHY AND HARMFUL MATERIALS AGAINST
CHILDREN: AN ANALYSIS
https://www.jcreview.com/admin/Uploads/Files/626bcbb6241e01.85100833.pdf
though research is sparse, the effects on children and young people viewing violence …
Keywords: Harmful Materials, Pornography, Children, Sex, Violence.

Australian Childhood Foundation
Early sexualisation and pornography exposure: the detrimental impacts on children
https://professionals.childhood.org.au/prosody/2016/07/melinda-tankard-reist/
Jul 6, 2016 — There is a growing body of evidence demonstrating that children who view
pornographic material are at risk of harm to their psychological …

The Indian Express
How exposure to pornography as a child can affect the young mind
https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/children-pornography-porn-dangerousimpacts-early-exposure-violent-graphic-billie-eilish-7709240/
Jan 14, 2022 — The exposure may cause trauma and impair the young person’s social and
interpersonal development. It may damage a child’s moral compass, …

Protect Kids Online Ca
Exposure to Sexually Explicit Material
https://protectkidsonline.ca/app/en/info_exposure
Nonetheless, research suggests that early exposure to sexually graphic material is likely to have a
negative influence and a potentially harmful impact on …

Rahab’s Daughters
You won’t Believe The Effect Pornography has on Children
https://www.rahabsdaughters.org/blog/you-wont-believe-the-effect-pornography-has-on-children/
Young children exposed to pornography will have guarantee unforeseen effects on their mental
and behavioral development. If they perceive people through a …

Linked In
Impact of Internet Pornography on Children
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/impact-internet-pornography-children-prasanta-raut
Jul 5, 2021 — Research suggests an association between exposure to Internet pornography and
the development of various sexual beliefs among adolescents. A …

10 WJAR
Doctor provides advice to parents on talking about harmful effects of pornography
https://turnto10.com/features/health-landing-page/health-check-kids/doctor-provides-advice-to-parents-bradley-hasbro-harmful-affects-of-pornography-safe-practices-july-26-2022#
Jul 26, 2022 — Most children are exposed to pornography by the time they’re teenagers. … the
negative effects of exposure if and when they are exposed,” …

Mobicip
Everything Parents Should Know About Children Watching Porn
https://www.mobicip.com/blog/everything-parents-should-know-about-children-watching-porn
Oct 6, 2020 — For a child whose brain is still under development, exposure and consumption of
porn can lead to significant learning problems later on. Social: …

Questodio
Does viewing pornography online harm children and teens?
https://www.qustodio.com/en/blog/viewing-pornography-online-harm-children-teens
Dec 7, 2020 — These concerns are well-founded, as research has shown an increasing number of
children and teens being exposed to pornographic content online, …

Quora
What are the adverse effects of being exposed to pornography at a young age?
https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-adverse-effects-of-being-exposed-to-pornography-at-a-young-age
If the porn is purposefully shown to the children by an adult, then that is child abuse and is more
likely to have a negative effect. Behaviours I have …

New York Times
Does Porn Hurt Children?
https://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/29/sunday-review/does-porn-hurt-children.html
Mar 28, 2014 — This effect is not really a strong effect, though. And teens with more sexual
experience didn’t show this effect at all.” The pair also found …

Quora
Does exposure to pornography at a young age have negative effects on adult sexuality?
https://www.quora.com/Does-exposure-to-pornography-at-a-young-age-have-negative-effectson-adult-sexuality
Does exposure to pornography at a young age have negative effects on adult sexuality? Alone?
Of course not. The idea that nudity and sexuality are harmful …

UK Safer Internet Center
Impact of online pornography on children
https://saferinternet.org.uk/blog/impact-of-online-pornography-on-children
Jun 15, 2016 — However, for those who continue to view pornography, those children become
less anxious or disgusted and more likely to report feeling aroused …

Protect Kids
How Pornography Harms Children
https://www.protectkids.com/effects/harms.htm
Exposure to Pornography Threatens to Make Children Victims of Sexual Violence ·
Pornography’s Relationship to Rape and Sexual Violence · Pornography’s …

Research Gate
The Harms of Pornography Exposure Among Children and Young People
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/227714286_The_Harms_of_Pornography_Exposure_Among_Children_and_Young_People
The Internet has made sexually explicit media more accessible to young people. Online
pornography is diverse, can be very graphic, and a large amount is …

Psychology Today
What to Know About Adolescent Pornography Exposure
It’s now a matter of when not if teens see porn
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-addiction/202202/what-know-aboutadolescent-pornography-exposure
Feb 27, 2022 — For children without an understanding of healthy sexuality, exposure to
pornography (especially violent porn) can be traumatic. Parents can be …

Psych Central
Growing Up Too Fast : Early Exposure to Sex
https://psychcentral.com/health/growing-up-too-fast-early-exposure-to-sex
Sep 7, 2022 — Having sex at a young age can have negative consequences, but knowing how to
… Young boy being exposed to sexual content on his phone …

NSPCC
Inappropriate or explicit content
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/inappropriate-explicit-content/
How to identify content that promotes self-harm and support children who have … supporting
children if they’re exposed to violent or distressing content.

Relate NI
Moving Forward After Children Are Exposed To Pornography
https://www.relateni.org/news-events/moving-forward-after-children-are-exposed-topornography/
Exposure to pornography in children can happen deliberately, including where they may have
searched for the content themselves, and parents can have some …

Soweatan Live
Dangers of exposing kids to porn
https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/good-life/2016-06-07-dangers-of-exposing-kids-to-porn/
Jun 7, 2016 — Dangers of exposing kids to porn · NOT REPORTING SEXUAL ABUSE ·
BEING COERCED INTO SEXUAL MOLESTATION · PREMATURE SEXUAL ACTIVITY ·
RISK OF PORN …

Handsam
The Effects of Pornography on the Developing Child
*** This is the first of 2 parts, look for part 2
https://compliance.handsam.education/compliance-matters-issue-30/the-effects-of-pornographyon-the-developing-child/
Regular bingeing on hardcore internet porn can cause some users to develop mental health
problems, compulsive use, even addiction. These interfere significantly …

National Institute of Health
No excuses: televised pornography harms children
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10579105/
All youngsters are at some risk from exposure to televised pornography, as described above. At
particular risk for harm, however, are the most vulnerable children in our society…

Kids In the House
Effects of Porn on the Mental Health of Children
https://www.kidsinthehouse.com/blogs/kidsinthehouse2/effects-of-porn-on-the-mental-health-of-children
Jul 9, 2023 — The exposure of pornography by adolescents is associated with stronger
permissive sexual attitudes as they develop different and unrealistic …

The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission
Why pornography is so harmful for children
And what we can do to protect them
https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/why-pornography-is-so-harmful-for-children/
Jan 2, 2020 — The consequences of viewing pornography, even unintentionally, … so you can
understand why and how porn is dangerous to children, …

Brave Hearts
An Overview of Research on the Impact that Viewing Pornography has on Children, Pre-Teens
and Teenagers
https://bravehearts.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Research-Report_Overview-of-research-into-the-effects-of-viewing-pornography-on-children….pdf
Children, pre-teens and teenagers are proven statistically to be exposed to and to have access to
pornography at incredibly high rates.

EWTN
The Harmful Effects of Pornography
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/harmful-effects-of-pornography-9664
In many cases, even young kids have unwittingly killed their friends and siblings while
following suggestions that have been printed in “soft-core” magazines, …

Fight the New Drug
When Your Child Has Seen Porn, How Will it Affect Them?
Porn is often called “adult material,” but many of its consumers are well under the legal age.
How are the children who see it impacted?
https://fightthenewdrug.org/how-kids-see-porn-and-how-it-affects-them/
Jun 8, 2022 — Science and research have shown how porn can have negative effects, but is it
well-understood the power pornography can have over children …

Internet Matters
What parents need to know about inappropriate content
https://www.internetmatters.org/issues/inappropriate-content/learn-about-it/
Whether it’s an explicit pop-up ad on a free game, videos showcasing children’s cartoon
characters in adult situations, or a forum promoting self-harm, an …

Academia
The harms of pornography exposure among children and young people
https://www.academia.edu/537980/The_harms_of_pornography_exposure_among_children_and
_young_people_2009_
“Exposure to pornography is routine among children and young people, with a range of notable
and often troubling effects. Particularly among younger …

The Limited Times
The dangers of exposing children to pornography
https://newsrnd.com/news/2021-12-17-the-dangers-of-exposing-children-topornography.S1xZLKMccY.html
Dec 17, 2021 — Early exposure to pornography in children and adolescents can lead to mental
health problems, sexism, sexual violence, among others, …

Sex and Relationship Healing
The Impact of Childhood Exposure to Pornography
https://sexandrelationshiphealing.com/blog/the-impact-of-childhood-exposure-to-pornography/
Apr 15, 2019 — Loss of Self-Esteem. Many girls feel there is an expectation to have done to
them what the women in porn have had done to them. When a 13-year- …

Net Nanny
The detrimental effects of pornography on small children
1 in 10 kids under 10 have seen porn
https://www.netnanny.com/blog/the-detrimental-effects-of-pornography-on-small-children/
Dec 19, 2017 — Prolonged exposure to pornography can have long-term damaging effects on
your child. While there is nothing that can be done to help your …

Digital Information World
54% of Children Are Exposed to Inappropriate Adult Content by 13
https://www.digitalinformationworld.com/2023/01/54-of-children-are-exposed-to.html
Jan 12, 2023 — Watching pornography at such a young age can have a detrimental impact on a
child’s mental health and development. A lot of pornographic …

Focus On the Family
My Kid Was Exposed to Pornography
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/help-my-kid-was-exposed-to-pornography/
Mar 10, 2023 — You’ve learned your kid was exposed to pornography, and you’re wondering
what to do next. Perhaps your heart is racing, your breathing is …

Life Span
How to talk to kids about pornography
https://www.lifespan.org/lifespan-living/how-talk-kids-about-pornography
Jan 31, 2023 — Porn can create unrealistic ideas about sex, send confusing messages about
consent, encourage degradation of women, racial minorities, and other …

APS
APS highlights concerns about the harmful impacts of pornography
https://psychology.org.au/inpsych/2015/april/sampson
Apr 2, 2015 — Viewing highly sexualised or violent pornographic material has many risks for
children’s psychological development and mental health, by …

Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation
Shepherding Children through Exposure to Pornography
https://www.ccef.org/shepherding-children-through-exposure-to-pornography/
Aug 3, 2023 — Threat: Children who are exposed to pornography may be more vulnerable to
sexual exploitation and grooming. They may be more likely to engage in …

Sex Ed Rescue
How porn can harm kids
https://sexedrescue.com/effects-of-pornography/
by C Hakanson — So what effect will porn have on kids? There is a growing body of research
that suggests that porn can be harmful to children. Younger children, in particular, …

Hey Sigmund
Kids and Pornography – What Parents Need To Know and What To Do
https://www.heysigmund.com/children-and-pornography/
Again there is no evidence of long-term harm from exposure to sexually explicit material. Some research suggests that between 12% to 38% of children aged 9-16 …

National Coalition Against Censorship
Identifying What Is Harmful Or Inappropriate For Minors
https://ncac.org/resource/identifying-what-is-harmful-or-inappropriate-for-minors
Oct 3, 2022 — Although there is no body of empirical research demonstrating harm to minors from reading or viewing pornography, some studies have explored …

Educate Empower Kids
Teaching your child about the dangers of pornography ages 3-7
https://educateempowerkids.org/dangers-of-pornography-3-7 
Parents, your children are constantly surrounded by sexualized messages and images. Many of
them are teaching your child lessons about sexuality and …

Childrens Commissioner
‘A lot of it is actually just abuse’ – young people and pornography
https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/resource/a-lot-of-it-is-actually-just-abuse-youngpeople-and-pornography/
Jan 31, 2023 — This paper, the first in a series of research reports, makes clear the urgent need
to protect children from the harms of online pornography.

Very Well Mind
The Sexualization of Young Girls and Mental Health Problems
https://www.verywellmind.com/damaging-effects-of-sexualizing-girls-4778062
Feb 3, 2022 – The sexualization of young girls is an ongoing problem in America that’s leading to a myriad of problems, from exposing girls to societal pressures to perpetuating sexualized violence. Sexualization is negatively impacting many girls’…

Their lives were deteriorating’: Finnish doctor who pioneered gender clinics for minors blows the whistle on her own industry
Oct 31, 2023 – Dr. Riittakerttu Kaltiala is a Finnish adolescent psychiatrist and one of the first physicians to oversee a clinic for transgender minors in the world. But she no longer believes the medical establishment is doing right by its patients.
https://readlion.com/their-lives-were-deteriorating-finnish-doctor-who-pioneered-gender-clinics-for-minors-blows-the-whistle-on-her-own-industry/