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ForgoTheConsequence

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77. I don't have a problem with porn in theory.

Mon May 20, 2013, 02:40 PM

May 2013

But I do think there is a lot of porn out there that promotes abuse, pedophilia, misogyny, etc. I'm not for prohibition of anything really so I don't know what the answer is, but I think it starts by not hiding sexuality from your kids that seems to leads to complexes about themselves and other.

Teach them respect for their own sexuality and teach them to respect others. Call me old fashioned but I also believe that sex although not hidden should be taught as something special that belongs to you and should be on your terms. Its not something you should ever feel pressured to give away.

I think a healthy attitude also helps prevents abuse. IMO it leads to confidence in being able to speak out if someone is doing something that makes you uncomfortable.

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Pornography risks should be taught to children as young as five, say parents [View all] alp227 May 2013 OP

I don't think a five year old would understand pornography Live and Learn May 2013 #1

Thats kinda the point. Half-Century Man May 2013 #8

New plan.. let them be five... Pelican May 2013 #24

Yeah. Little kids should be HappyMe May 2013 #25

+1 Dash87 May 2013 #50

I totally agree. Why would a 5 yr old be using the Internet alone anyways? Dash87 May 2013 #49

New Plan 2.2 Half-Century Man May 2013 #56

All well and good... Pelican May 2013 #58

I was in a hurry and failed to explain myself. Half-Century Man May 2013 #99

I owuld rather they become skeptical of stuff like religion DonCoquixote May 2013 #2

why even bring that up? demwing May 2013 #7

really? Dorian Gray May 2013 #14

well, if you are going to teach about porn zerosumgame0005 May 2013 #79

I don't think children as young as five should be using the Internet alone. Tseko May 2013 #3

Too many adults are oblivious. redqueen May 2013 #19

the porn is everywhere! snooper2 May 2013 #61

"pornily" posed! opiate69 May 2013 #76

Yes. Posing in a caricaturized version of female sexuality. redqueen May 2013 #78

Derp.. opiate69 May 2013 #80

stay away from the pay sites, kids d_b May 2013 #4

You don't have to look very hard. Atman May 2013 #12

:p d_b May 2013 #47

And just what Turbineguy May 2013 #5

school? teach young children about pornography? to me that seems nuts. HiPointDem May 2013 #6

How would you educate a 5 year old about pornography without exposing them to pornoraphy? alphafemale May 2013 #9

It's hardly the only disturbing thing a young child could find on the Internet. surrealAmerican May 2013 #10

All right, I'll ask the obvious question, what exactly are the dangers of pornography? Warren Stupidity May 2013 #11

Nooo! You're going to release the militant swarm! Atman May 2013 #13

For adults? Dorian Gray May 2013 #16

For anyone. And please document the objective harm. Warren Stupidity May 2013 #17

Porn Creep Dorian Gray May 2013 #21

I always wondered what happened to Donna Rice Major Nikon May 2013 #91

Apparently, she found Jeebus.. opiate69 May 2013 #98

Well, I can't document any objective harm, but I still think it is harmful. DanTex May 2013 #31

It might be harmful, but other than teaching unsubstantiated bullshit, what are these teachers Warren Stupidity May 2013 #33

Yeah I don't know what good teaching will do. DanTex May 2013 #35

I agree. HappyMe May 2013 #36

maybe just telling kids that bodies and people aren't pieces of meat Whisp May 2013 #53

I agree. 5 -13 year olds viewing BDSM porn will only promote healthy geek tragedy May 2013 #26

It's pointless. Those that give a shit know. Others have their heads firmly planted in the sand redqueen May 2013 #28

I just asked for objective evidence of harm. Warren Stupidity May 2013 #34

I don't think that's common - especially with supervision. Dash87 May 2013 #52

Just *imagine* if they witnessed a straw man screwing a red herring.... on a slippery slope! Warren DeMontague May 2013 #81

A straw man screwing a red herring on a slippery slope . . . geek tragedy May 2013 #85

No Warren DeMontague May 2013 #92

That's the Cum Hoc Fallacy. msanthrope May 2013 #86

That's-a-why I love-a the DU. Warren DeMontague May 2013 #93

I had to do something with my liberal arts education--Latin puns. nt msanthrope May 2013 #94

The problem with answering that question is that you are basically bringing out two scolds el_bryanto May 2013 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author Dash87 May 2013 #51

It violates the western notion... Xithras May 2013 #67

Spyware installation? n/t hootinholler May 2013 #70

That. Warren Stupidity May 2013 #95

Pupil cancer. JVS May 2013 #89

This is kind of goofy. HappyMe May 2013 #15

I agree Dorian Gray May 2013 #18

According to the article, this is supposed to be part of a more general sex ed program... JHB May 2013 #20

ISn't this is the UK? Dorian Gray May 2013 #22

The story is about the UK JHB May 2013 #23

Just say NO kids!!! To this forbidden, mysterious, exciting thing that I can't go into detail about. tridim May 2013 #27

No need to be ridiculous. A simple general warning about the internet would work. redqueen May 2013 #29

"A simple general warning about the internet would work." Warren DeMontague May 2013 #82

These discussions really make it clear who doesn't talk to their kids about what happens at school. redqueen May 2013 #30

The question I would have is whether educating kids on the dangers of porn would do any good. DanTex May 2013 #32

Have them read the sites where boys and men discuss not being able to get it up without porn. redqueen May 2013 #37

OK. I don't think I would object to that. DanTex May 2013 #45

Fuck religion. Teach them that objectifying women is bad. That it's harmful. redqueen May 2013 #46

You curse way too much. woolldog May 2013 #55

You use shitty words like "unladylike". It's really fucking sexist. nt redqueen May 2013 #60

Your constant cursing is sleazy and low class. woolldog May 2013 #62

You are a piece of work. " Think of the children?!" Are you shitting me? PeaceNikki May 2013 #64

FUCK that. PeaceNikki May 2013 #63

Please. Five-year-olds could be reading this. Stay classy. Comrade Grumpy May 2013 #65

lol PeaceNikki May 2013 #73

The five year olds? nt msanthrope May 2013 #84

yes, the five year olds who are reading a ridiculous sub-thread on DU. about porn. PeaceNikki May 2013 #87

Well, apparently they are getting exposed to porn somewhere!!! nt msanthrope May 2013 #90

"Fuck" when used in that context is an exhortation of the patriarchy Orrex May 2013 #75

porn is a rite of passage datasuspect May 2013 #38

Yes. Gotta make sure kids know early which sex is the subject, and which is the object. nt redqueen May 2013 #40

and sometimes a cigar is just a cigar datasuspect May 2013 #41

LOL, "lighten up"... I prefer learning and understanding, thanks. redqueen May 2013 #42

i like a feisty gal datasuspect May 2013 #44

More bullshit people want the schools to teach because some parents are too embarrassed too. RC May 2013 #43

First, they need to educate the adults on the differences between pornography kentauros May 2013 #48

The porn I saw as a little kid was either boring or yucky. hunter May 2013 #54

cool memories, thanks for sharing Addison May 2013 #66

Just what are these "dangers of pornography"? Egalitarian Thug May 2013 #57

it could lead to self-abuse!!!!!!!!!!1111 datasuspect May 2013 #72

For the answer to that and other questions, Art_from_Ark May 2013 #88

Just between you and I, I'm not sure Edwin ever had any first-hand experience, Egalitarian Thug May 2013 #97

I hurt myself whacking it one too many times one day. Apophis May 2013 #101

I'm sure you could survey 1,000 parents and find some to say all manner of goofy shit. Warren DeMontague May 2013 #59

Sex is an ugly private matter between god sanctioned married adult couples.... Demo_Chris May 2013 #68

Ugh....God's a perv ProudToBeBlueInRhody May 2013 #69

Well, that's better than when the psycho is torturing and killing those who displease him. nt Demo_Chris May 2013 #71

"...sex is the most awful, filthy thing on earth and you should save it for someone you love." Tierra_y_Libertad May 2013 #74

I don't have a problem with porn in theory. ForgoTheConsequence May 2013 #77

"It's WAY WORSE than what your parents had when they were growing up! It will make you impotent! Warren DeMontague May 2013 #83

Onward!!!! opiate69 May 2013 #96

That airbrushed playboy centerfold I saw when I was 12 turned me into Warren Stupidity May 2013 #100

Parents: Don't do it, that's dangerous LittleBlue May 2013 #102

When I was 5 LostOne4Ever May 2013 #103

It was called Politicalboi May 2013 #105

Can't kids access porn Politicalboi May 2013 #104