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See for Yourself website was started in 2018 as a resource for teens, young men, parents and older men wanting more information regarding sexuality and sexual issues
is your child ready…
perhaps the hardest technological decision parents will make is when to purchase their child a smartphone. if your social media feed is like mine, you likely see periodic calls for help from your friends, asking what age everyone let their children have a cell phone, and how they knew their child was ready… READ MORE
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detox from social media
how many times have you found yourself in the dark, scrolling through Twitter or Facebook feeds until it's past your bedtime? do you find yourself checking into your favorite social media platform multiple times throughout the day… READ MORE
how to talk about sexting
talking to your kids about sexting can feel awkward for all involved but it’s an important conversation to have especially since teen sexting is on the rise… READ MORE
long term negative effects of sexting
the term “sext” has been around since 2005, and is a seemingly innocuous behavior that some adults choose to engage in. however, studies and statistics have shown a rise in sexting among teens -- with one in five teens admitting to having sent or received sexually explicit messages or photos -- creating a concern for parents… READ MORE
how to raise a sex addict
in my seven years of counseling sex addicts and their wives, i’ve seen some common themes amongst the sex addicts’ families of origin. i’d like to share them with you today. here are six ways to raise a sex addict… READ MORE
my child saw pornography (porn)
if your child has accidentally been exposed to pornography, it's normal to feel upset and concerned. as a parent, thinking of your child viewing online pornography is uncomfortable and scary. the reality is though, it's not a matter of IF your child will view pornographic material, it's a matter of WHEN… READ MORE
Help! My kid is looking at porn!?
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What parents need to know about porn!
listen to the following podcast from Pure Desire Ministries
do I have a porn addiction?
if your porn use is starting to take over daily thoughts and real-life interactions, you might begin to wonder if you have an addiction to pornography. pornography addiction, or watching porn to the extent that it impacts other areas of your life, can afflict people of all ages, impacting not only you but your loved ones as well… READ MORE
7 Levels of pornography addiction
your child’s brain on porn
pornography continues to be a controversial topic in our society, especially among parents. the idea of our kids watching porn is a tough pill to swallow, but as we all know, it’s harder than ever for parents to block porn from their kids with access to the internet. an innocent Google search can lead kids directly to mature content in a matter of seconds… READ MORE
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I want to stop watching porn
no really, i want to quit. i have made promises. i have tried fresh starts on the new year. i have even gone forward in church, gotten down on my knees, and begged God to help me stop watching it… READ MORE
your digital footprint
do your teens know that every time they go online they leave a digital footprint or trail, like cookie crumbs leading from the kitchen to their bedroom? the only difference: these trails of crumbs will never be erased and could either hurt or help them later in life... READ MORE
why screen time limits
no one ever told me parenting was going to be easy, and I have found that parenting when your kids connect to screens for entertainment, communication, and even school has unique challenges. technology is not all bad. it enables our children to see the world, learn about topics that interest them, and easily connect with family and friends. but technology is also the gateway to expose our children to things that we want to protect them from… READ MORE
see letter of great concern by an Occupational Therapist facing the consequences and effect screen time has on our Kids… READ MORE
why parental control software
you’re not alone if it feels like every week you’re reading more in the news about parental controls and screen time. parental control software allows parents to manage and have visibility into what their kids are doing online… READ MORE
why limit internet time after school
society as a whole is navigating the new landscape of children’s free time in a high-tech world, and parents are often left wondering: what is the best way to let my kids use and learn from technology, while also keeping them safe?… READ MORE
why you need a family contract
many families feel their relationships with their kids strained by excessive technology and media usage. it’s natural in today’s world, where every person – adults and kids – have connected smart devices. and just like any another obstacle, you need the right tools to help you manage… READ MORE