Reply #2: In principle, it would be in the best interests of under-18's if they

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could avoid exposure to explicit topics of sex and violence. Otherwise, their normal sequence of psychiatric development could be altered to their disadvantage. However, due to the free access to
INTERNET and other media, it is impossible to shield them from it.

About the only defense possible is for vigilant and caring parents to communicate with their children, giving them thoughtful rationals as to why they should chose to avoid spending time viewing potentially harmful materials. It's the same logic a good parent would use in counseling a child against sexual activities at an age that is to undeveloped to handle it. Yet at the same time, the wise parent would give the child as much information on the topic as is appropriate.