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How to talk to your kids about pornography & preventive steps you can take to keep your family safe | Living Lit

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Pornography is everywhere, yet nobody wants to talk about it. It’s a sensitive topic that you might feel unequipped to talk about with your children. You might not know where to go for the right resources or how to bring up the topic. You’re not alone! In this episode of Living LIT, Fr. Kristopher Cowles is in the studio with his wisdom, knowledge and gentle delivery on this topic. He will walk you through how you can address this uncomfortable topic. He also offers practical advice for guarding your family and home. You will also learn how to have a smart, sensitive, thoughtful, and open conversation with your children. Fr. Cowles also offers great resources to help you feel more educated and confident in defending your family against pornography, the new drug. Be sure to check out the oodles of fantastic resources we have listed below in the show notes. And please share this episode with others, so we can help protect our children, families and domestic Church!

 

Resources

PRAYER: You have the direct link already 🙂 Seek the Lord’s Guidance, He will direct you.
Strive: https://www.strive21.com/strive-homepage
Covenant Eyes: https://www.covenanteyes.com/blog/porn-addiction-resources/
Fight the New Drug: https://fightthenewdrug.org/live-presentations/
Integrity Restored: https://integrityrestored.com/podcasts/
The Augustine Way: https://augway.org/
Fr. Cowles and Fr. O’Dell on Real Presence Radio: https://archive.realpresenceradio.com/node/67572
Chastity Project: https://chastity.com/
Formed: https://watch.formed.org/videos/the-brain-science-of-pornography-redeeming-our-vision-episode-3
Focus on the Family: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/equipping-your-kid-to-resist-pornography/
Truth and Love: https://truthandlove.com/category/practical-guidance/?s=pornography&post_type=resources
USCCB Statement on Pornography: https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/pornography/upload/Create-in-Me-a-Clean-Heart-Statement-on-Pornography.pdf

Resources from the diocesan Safe Environment office:
Internet Safety 101 site: https://internetsafety101.org/whatispornography
Internet Saftey 101 document: https://internetsafety101.org/objects/Internet_Pornography_101_-_Copyright.pdf
NetSmartz: https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz/resources
Protect Young Eyes: https://protectyoungeyes.com/resources/

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