This post is about children accessing pornography — not adults.“The average age at which children first see pornography is 13. By age nine, 10% had seen pornography, 27% by age 11, and half of those who had seen it had done so by age 13.” (Source: https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/resource/a-lot-of-it-is-actually-just-abuse-young-people-and-pornography/)These children’s brains are being marinated in explicit content for years before they ever have sex for the first time. How are we expecting them to behave properly, respect boundaries, or stay safe — when this is what they’re learning from?We have age restrictions on alcohol, cigarettes, driving, explicit films — all to protect their developing brains. So why is pornography treated differently?We need laws that protect them.Harmful sexual behaviour between children and teenagers is on the rise. It’s well thought of that pornography is having an effect on this.I’ve heard it from schools. I’ve heard it from parents. And I wanted to understand it better.That’s why I’ve done a deep dive on my latest podcast. If you’re a parent, a professional, or work in a school — you need to hear this. It’s not just uncomfortable. It’s urgent.To watch – https://youtu.be/LQEKNiWB1yI?si=HLT7rPVuYvgipmh5To listen – https://shows.acast.com/the-something-to-say-podcast/episodes/understanding-the-difference-between-normal-problematic-and-Article in video - https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/jan/10/children-now-biggest-perpetrators-of-sexual-abuse-against-children | Jeremy Indika