I came across a interesting graphic chart called “The Numbers Behind Pornography”. It was pretty eye opening. And since a lot of parents are in the dark about what’s happening in the world of porn I thought this might be helpful. I’ve provided a link to the chart (below) but here are some of the numbers:
* “Only 3% of adult web sites require age verification”. No wonder it’s so easy for kids to get access to porn online.
* “43% of all Internet users view pornographic materials...1 out of 3 are female”. That’s a wake up call for parents who think they only need to worry about what their sons are doing online. Girls are looking at porn online as well.
* “10% of porn users admit to being addicted to pornography”. Yes you can get addicted. It makes makes you wonder how many people (including kids) are addicted to porn but haven’t admitted it.
* “Companies like Time Warner, GM and Marriot make millions selling erotica”. GM is selling porn? Maybe if they just stuck to selling cars they wouldn’t have needed a government bailout.
* “The United States spends $13.6 billion on porn”. That’s a lot of cash and I assumed we’d be number one but we’re number 4. Any guesses on what countries are the top 3 spenders?
Parents, it’s time to wake up to the dangers your kids are facing online. It’s a minefield out there. If you protect them from the dangers by educating yourself and putting appropriate safeguards in place and if you prepare them for what they may encounter online and what to do when it happens you’ll help prevent them from going down a destructive path.
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