06/27/2022
Livvy is officially at the age where we read with her from . It’s so important to set our kids up for success by getting out in front of the harms of p**n and teaching them how harmful it is from a biological standpoint. This book is so amazing for explaining it on a 9 year old’s level with no graphic details but focuses on the science of what goes on in their brain but more importantly - gives them an ACTION plan for what to do when they do see it. “Digital self-defense." When we were finished tonight she actually told me a few months ago while playing animal crossing on Nintendo, a “dream world” was shown to her with a naked statue (I’m assuming david) and how uncomfortable it made her feel. It was a great example to use as a model and why she didn’t want to tell me. Answer - embarrassment. She didn’t understand the yucky feeling it gave her and she wanted to hide it. Most common answer out there.
Caden squirmed his way through it when he was 9 and tonight had no desire to sit through it again, but patiently waited at her bedroom door to come in and quiz her after. He is such a protector of hers and my major rule follower - I know he’s going to be an advocate for her and always there to help her.
The average age a child is exposed to p**n is 10. Only 25% of kids will tell a parent or get help. You increase your chances 10 fold of having your child tell you or ask for help if you keep the lines of communication open and not end the talks after a one and done.