A recent report, that should concern any parent, noted that more youth aged 19 and below committed sexual crimes in 2023, 470 to be exact, about 30 per cent more than in 2022. One of the main reasons cited was their exposure to pornography. According to experts, research has shown that teens who view pornography are likely to experience greater emotional and behavioural problems, earlier sexual experimentation, greater sexual permissiveness, greater objectification of women, and higher risk of sexual aggression. It is indeed an urgent call for parents to see what we can do to protect our kids from becoming abusers or abused. Here are some points as to what we can do to help our children in this area. Resources: 1. The Toxic Nature of Porn: https://www.ruahwoodsinstitute.org/the-toxic-nature-of-porn/ 2. Understanding Pornography and Its Effects on Us and Our Children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk1u8q1CUsg 3. Protecting Our Children from Pornography: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLzet2NkWqU 4. Introduction to Sexuality Education: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haZLE3DSfGg 5. Talking to Our Children About Sexuality: https://catholicparents.online/episodes/sexuality/ Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online #catholicparents #catholicparenting #catholicparentsonline #chastity