Ripples of Resilience
Ripples of Resilience
Jana Marie Foundation
Talking to Chidlren and Teens About Porn
22 minutes Posted Apr 15, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Welcome And Why It Matters
Why Adolescence Is Vulnerable
Why Teens Seek Porn
Risks And Unrealistic Scripts
Porn Shows Up Everywhere
Reward Loops And Compulsive Use
How To Start The Talk
Privacy Versus Parental Responsibility
Building Healthy Development Offline
When To Get Extra Help
Closing Thoughts And Share Request
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Pornography is no longer something children and teens only find on “adult sites.” It can surface through social media, messaging threads, gaming platforms, and even music streaming, which leaves many parents and caregivers feeling outmatched and unsure of what to say first. We walk through pornography and adolescence with our resident expert, Dr. Peter Montminy of A Mindful Village, focusing on why the teen brain is especially vulnerable to novelty and reward, how algorithms and peer culture...