Dr.
Jerry Bergman, author of, "The Influence of Pornography on Sexual
Development: Three Case Histories," warns, "Pornography often introduces
children prematurely to sexual sensations that they are developmentally
unprepared to contend with. This awareness of sexual sensation can be
confusing and overstimulating for children. The sexual excitement and
eventual release obtained through pornography are mood altering. For
example, if a young boy's early stimulus was pornographic photographs,
he can be conditioned to become aroused through photographs. Once this
pairing is rewarded a number of times, it is likely to become
permanent."
If your child has or is becoming addicted to Internet pornography, chat rooms or even simple games, these are the red flags to watch for according to Dr. Young:
à ‚¬ Failed attempts to control behavior
à ‚¬ Heightened sense of euphoria while involved in computer and Internet activities
à ‚¬ Neglecting friends and family
à ‚¬ Neglecting sleep to stay online
à ‚¬ Being dishonest with others
à ‚¬ Feeling guilty, ashamed, anxious, or depressed as a result of online behavior
à ‚¬ Feeling guilty, ashamed, anxious, or depressed as a result of online behavior
à ‚¬ Physical changes such as weight gain or loss, backaches, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome
à ‚¬ Withdrawing from other pleasurable activities
The dangers spelled out
The relationship of pornography to rape, incest and sexual violence
A recent study concluded that those under 14 years old habitually exposed to pornographic material have an increased likelihood of becoming sexual predators, especially rapists. Among child molesters the research found 53 percent used pornography as a prelude to their molestation. [2]
Both children and adults exposed to pornography tend to seek more explicit and graphic forms as their addiction intensifies; they develop an intense desire for a more violent and deviant experience. [3]
Pornography is related to molestation [4]
If your child has or is becoming addicted to Internet pornography, chat rooms or even simple games, these are the red flags to watch for according to Dr. Young:
à ‚¬ Failed attempts to control behavior
à ‚¬ Heightened sense of euphoria while involved in computer and Internet activities
à ‚¬ Neglecting sleep to stay online
à ‚¬ Being dishonest with others
à ‚¬ Feeling guilty, ashamed, anxious, or depressed as a result of online behavior
à ‚¬ Feeling guilty, ashamed, anxious, or depressed as a result of online behavior
à ‚¬ Physical changes such as weight gain or loss, backaches, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome
à ‚¬ Withdrawing from other pleasurable activities
The dangers spelled out
The relationship of pornography to rape, incest and sexual violence
A recent study concluded that those under 14 years old habitually exposed to pornographic material have an increased likelihood of becoming sexual predators, especially rapists. Among child molesters the research found 53 percent used pornography as a prelude to their molestation. [2]
Both children and adults exposed to pornography tend to seek more explicit and graphic forms as their addiction intensifies; they develop an intense desire for a more violent and deviant experience. [3]
Pornography is related to molestation [4]
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