This is an episode for parents and caregivers who are: worried their kids might see porn / their kids HAVE seen porn and they don't know what to do. We'd also love to hear from anyone who has dealt with this tricky subject with success (email us thatsexedpodcast@gmail.com).
In this episode, Justine and Jenny talk about how confronting it is when you learn your child has seen sexual material online. Topics covered: gaming and grooming; what we've dealt with as parents ourselves; what parents should think about *before* they give their kids a mobile phone; parental controls and filters (see helpful resources listed below); invasion of our kids' privacy versus keeping them safe; the value of talking to other parents -- especially those with older children. They've been through it and have great advice. More topics: TikTok and online sexual exploitation of young people; the power of 'likes' and 'follows'; Heartstopper, a TV show that Justine really likes; the idea of phone contracts; talking with other parents before sleepovers and playdates (are we more worried about offending another adult or protecting our children?); how to talk about porn with even very young children.
Resources we think are good:
eSafety Commissioner (website)
Common Sense Media (website where you can learn about film, TV, games and apps)
Culture Reframed (website pushing back against sexualisation of young people)
Officer Gomez on Facebook (US-based, works in schools and is quite 'zero tolerance' with tech, which may not always be practical however is great for trends, what the latest apps are and how kids use technology -- and some of the tricks they learn)
Family Zone (website, Australian, has filter products and a help service/desk where parents can contact to get help with setting up)
You Know Sex - Cory Silverberg (book, which includes conversation starters)
Please visit our website sexeducationaustralia.com.au where you can listen to our other episodes and also browse our pages for more resources, information and support. Primary resources are listed here and secondary resources here
Send us questions or comments to THATsexedpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks for listening!
Jenny + Justine
This is an episode for parents and caregivers who are: worried their kids might see porn / their kids HAVE seen porn and they don't know what to do. We'd also love to hear from anyone who has dealt with this tricky subject with success (email us thatsexedpodcast@gmail.com).
In this episode, Justine and Jenny talk about how confronting it is when you learn your child has seen sexual material online. Topics covered: gaming and grooming; what we've dealt with as parents ourselves; what parents should think about *before* they give their kids a mobile phone; parental controls and filters (see helpful resources listed below); invasion of our kids' privacy versus keeping them safe; the value of talking to other parents -- especially those with older children. They've been through it and have great advice. More topics: TikTok and online sexual exploitation of young people; the power of 'likes' and 'follows'; Heartstopper, a TV show that Justine really likes; the idea of phone contracts; talking with other parents before sleepovers and playdates (are we more worried about offending another adult or protecting our children?); how to talk about porn with even very young children.
Resources we think are good:
eSafety Commissioner (website)
Common Sense Media (website where you can learn about film, TV, games and apps)
Culture Reframed (website pushing back against sexualisation of young people)
Officer Gomez on Facebook (US-based, works in schools and is quite 'zero tolerance' with tech, which may not always be practical however is great for trends, what the latest apps are and how kids use technology -- and some of the tricks they learn)
Family Zone (website, Australian, has filter products and a help service/desk where parents can contact to get help with setting up)
You Know Sex - Cory Silverberg (book, which includes conversation starters)
Please visit our website sexeducationaustralia.com.au where you can listen to our other episodes and also browse our pages for more resources, information and support. Primary resources are listed here and secondary resources here
Send us questions or comments to THATsexedpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks for listening!
Jenny + Justine