The internet didn’t just change childhood, it changed what childhood gets exposed to. Many of us grew up thinking pornography was something you had to intentionally seek out, yet today kids can stumble onto explicit content through pop-ups, ads, streaming platforms, or a simple image search. That reality can make a parent’s stomach drop, but avoiding the topic doesn’t protect our kids. I’d rather be the one who names it, explains it, and keeps the door open for honesty. We walk through how to talk to kids about pornography in a way that’s age-appropriate, clear, and free of shame. I share why starting early matters, how to define pornography in simple terms, and how a biblical worldview frames sex as good and sacred while calling out porn as a distortion of intimacy and identity. I also point you to practical resources that helped me, including Good Pictures, Bad Pictures and Greta Eskridge’s It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn. Then we get hands-on with tools you can use right away: building a “porn plan” for accidental exposure (including the simple “three T’s” approach), creating ongoing conversations that feel normal, and using media literacy questions to teach discernment with everyday ads and shows. We also talk about wise tech boundaries, why parental controls aren’t enough on their own, and what loving, calm, grace-filled parenting looks like if exposure has already happened. If you want a realistic Christian parenting approach to internet safety that prioritizes truth, connection, and courage, press play. After you listen, subscribe, share the episode with another parent, and leave a quick review so more families can find it. Recommended Reading/Resources: Good Pictures Bad Pictures by Kristen A. Jenson It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn by Greta Eskridge Connect with me! You can find me on Instagram @mrs.leannetuggle or you can email me at leanne.tuggle@gmail.com. I love hearing from you! Would you like more weekly encouragement? Subscribe to my newsletter Whatever is Lovely and be inspired to open your inbox again. https://leannetuggle.myflodesk.com/v3r2zwdaik If this is your first time here and this episode resonated, hit “subscribe” and submit a 5-star rating if you feel genuinely inspired to. Your positive feedback means the world to me! Episode Sponsors: Rodan + Fields - Take this brief quiz to find your customized skincare routine! Whatever is Lovely - Subscribe here to the weekly newsletter designed to encourage you with words of wisdom and relatable content. Be inspired to open your inbox again.
