Protect Your Kids from the Dangers of Pornography (ft. Greta Eskridge)
The enemy is always ready to try to take God's plan — love — and twist it into something dark: pornography[1]. As parents, it's our God-given duty to ensure that our children have the tools to face this world with love, compassion, and readiness. We are also called to protect our children from the dangers of darkness and to show them the way they should go as they grow.
We dive into a sensitive topic often avoided by parents — pornography. Our guest, Greta Eskridge, shares her wisdom and insights on how parents can prepare their children for the potential dangers of pornography, starting as early as age six. Greta stresses the importance of being open and honest with kids, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for them to ask questions and share their concerns. We also discuss the impact of pornography on the human mind, body, and spirit and ways to seek healing and recovery.
If you're a parent struggling with how to address pornography with your children or have faced addiction or trauma related to it, this episode is a must-listen.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode:
Understand the impact of pornography on the body, brain, and spirit.
Learn the value of creating a safe and open environment to talk about worldly topics with your children.
Discover how to respond to a child who has seen pornography.
Resources
Revelations Podcast:
The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
Fight for Love by Rosie Makinney
https://protectyoungeyes.com/ Protect Young Eyes
Bible Verses
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Episode Highlights
[00:04:09] Why Cultivating Real Relationships Is Key
Greta felt that God had a plan for her.
She felt she had to write a book on building genuine and powerful relationships with children before parents can discuss the dangers of pornography.
Real relationships with parents can help children distinguish between true and fake ones. It also protects them from the harm of pornography.
Greta encourages parents to cultivate intentional connections with their children from day one.
[00:06:45] From Naivete To Advocacy: A Mom's Journey
It’s vital to raise awareness about the dangers of pornography.
Greta saw a student in the high school class she was teaching in with a highly inappropriate picture in his binder.
[08:34] Greta: “We’re in a digital age. How will we protect these kids?”
According to Josh McDowell, pornography is the greatest danger the modern Church and modern Christians face.
[00:16:07] Teaching Kids About Pornography: The Importance Guide
Pornography is a human issue that children need to learn about from a young age.
Providing a definition for pornography and empowering children with the tools to respond correctly can help them stay safe.
Pornography has a physiological effect on the brain. Psychologically it objectifies people and rewires the brain.
[30:02] Reagan: "The pure, direct line through Jesus Christ that God the Father wants an intimate relationship with us. And that's where we get our love, first and foremost."
How it rewires the brain is particularly dangerous for children, whose brains are still developing and have a high degree of neuroplasticity.
The dangers of pornography affect everyone.
[00:31:52] Protecting Kids And Healing From Pornography
Talking openly about pornography can help people share their experiences and seek healing.
Ministry is an excellent resource for healing from the trauma of pornography.
Respond to your child’s exposure with compassion and love. Help them set boundaries to keep them safe.
Let Jesus’ love flow through you. Don’t let anger and disappointment overcome your love for your children.
You can use parental controls on your devices to help maintain boundaries. Explain to your children why you set these boundaries and the effects of porn on the brain.
[00:48:53] Finding Hope In Overcoming Evil And Choosing Blessings
We have a choice to make when it comes to talking about pornography. The sooner we choose correctly, the better it will be for our children.
[49:53] Greta: “We need to choose. Are we going to choose to say nothing because we’re afraid, or just say it’s too late? Or are we going to say, ‘No, we choose blessing. We choose life’?”
You may think you should talk to your children when they're older, but the discussion will get easier once you start.
If you’re afraid, you can always turn to God.
About Greta
Greta Eskridge is an author and advocate for protecting children from the dangers of pornography. With a passion for building authentic relationships with kids, she believes that cultivating trust and intimacy with our children is the key to guiding them away from harmful influences.
Greta's approach is grounded in her experience as a mother of four, with whom she has taken on many adventures and forged deep connections along the way. She shares her insights and strategies in her two books, which focus on the positive ways we can engage with our kids and teach them about genuine intimacy. By offering the good things God has given us, Greta helps parents prepare their children to recognize and reject the lies and dangers of pornography.
You can follow Greta on Instagram or pick up her books. You can also visit her website, which contains her blog and a host of other resources.
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meta: Pornography is a danger to everyone, but children are particularly vulnerable. We have to discuss its dangers sooner rather than later.
