Podcast Release: The Impact of Pornography on a Child's brain
 

In this episode of "Internet Safety with Donna Rice Hughes"-- Donna and her guest neurosurgeon, Dr. Donald L. Hilton, Jr., discuss the impact of pornography and screen addiction on brain development, particularly focusing on how early exposure can create lasting neural pathways and influence sexual attitudes and behavior. They explore the dangers of online pornography for children, including its effects on risky sexual behaviors and mental health, while discussing scientific studies, the role of government and the critical importance of active parental involvement to protect children from harmful online content. 

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...  it teaches them also to act as if they like being treated as if they were an object in a dehumanized way. And it teaches the men that women are simply objects to be used and not human beings, um, to bond with. I, I think it's remarkable in a dark way how powerful this medium has become in teaching the next generation."

--Dr. Donald L. Hilton, Jr., MD

By the Numbers:
  

^{52% of teens exposed to pornography reported seeing violent forms of pornography such as choking (36%), someone in pain (37%), or depictions of what appears to be rape (19%)}

(Common Sense Media, 2022)

'Internet Safety with Donna Rice Hughes' is available on our podcast page or your preferred platform. Hosted by Donna Rice Hughes, President and CEO of Enough Is Enough^®®, this podcast provides parents and guardians with up-to-date information, tips, and expert insights on topics like online predators, sex trafficking, pornography, social media, online gaming, Big Tech accountability, and child protection legislation."

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