Joseph Harrison wrote an excellent article “6 Tips to Empower Your Children Against Pornography.”

It’s no secret that pornography has become a major issue in our society, especially among youth. According to one study, over 90 percent of boys and over 60 percent of girls are exposed to pornography before the age of 18. Other studies have linked pornography to a number of detrimental effects on children’s social, emotional, and psychological development. With this in mind, it is perhaps more important now than ever before that parents consciously confront this pervasive problem. So where do we begin? Below are a few ideas from professional experts and leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

He then gives 6 briefly-worded but well-founded ideas to help parents:

1. Build a Christ-centered home.
2. Educate your children about procreation and the dangers of pornography at an early age.
3. Create a safe environment to discuss difficult issues.
4. Keep the lines of communication open.
5. Set appropriate boundaries and include your children in the process.
6. Seek help together.

Read about these tips in the article “6 Tips to Empower Your Children Against Pornography.”