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3 Ways to Keep Porn Out of Your House & AWAY From Your Kids

Porn is the monster that looms over us, and we pretend it’s not there. It seems too out of control and too impossible to contain, much less eradicate because it has become mainstream. It is one click away. It erodes childhoods, destroys marriages, and warps perspectives. It robs us of intimacy, trust, and peace. It harms our children, sometimes very severely. The thing I don’t understand is we are so quiet about this? Countless times have I heard porn named as the start of [a] downward spiral in a relationship.

Pornography, You have millions in your grasp. You keep them isolated because they are afraid to speak of you. Porn. Pornography. You are horrid, actually. And I will say your name out loud because I am tired of letting you bully people and trick them into staying silent. 

Every second 30,000 people are viewing pornography. More than half of our population feels viewing pornography is acceptable, but they aren’t connecting the dots. Why are our children so sexual in their dress and behavior? Why are they acting out in horrific ways with their peers, doing things almost unheard of two decades ago? How have we let this danger walk right into our homes? Are we so weak or ignorant that we can’t protect our families? Or is denial just easier? Oral sex is becoming alarmingly more common in schools. Many kids will tell you it is commonplace. The average age of a child viewing pornography is [10]. The connection between porn use and depression is heartbreaking. People who view porn are suffering loss in almost every area of their lives. [Ten] billion dollars a year is spent on porn in America alone.

I remember when people used to be shocked to hear of someone struggling over pornography. Now, it’s almost as people are too numb to even feel outraged. It’s too much to cope with. The answer seems too far gone. It’s beyond our control and the demand keeps propelling this problem forward. It matters not that the porn industry is feeding, even forcing its images to people starting at a very young age. That is the driving force behind the demand. The porn industry is focused on hooking children at a young age, securing future revenue. The taxes paid to our government by the porn industry makes me realize why more regulations haven’t been put into place. How are you planning to protect your kids from something that can be privately accessed in seconds? The long term damage is devastating, so please don’t wait to address it. Our children are being victimized in their own homes.

Michelle Lindsey
Michelle Lindsey
Michelle Lindsey is a Jesus-loving wife of more than two decades and a homeschooling mom of four who blogs about what happens when romance meets reality (with her adult daughter!) at Nitty Gritty Love. You can find more Nitty Gritty Love on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.

WATCH: Sisters Sing Bone-Chilling Easter Rendition of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’

The young sisters from Fort Frances, Ontario sing an Easter rendition of Leonard Cohen's famous "Hallelujah," that is so beautiful, it'll bring tears to your eyes.

What Is Maundy Thursday?—How to Celebrate During Holy Week

As we celebrate Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter, you may start to wonder, what is Maundy Thursday? Three days before Easter, we come to Maundy Thursday. "Maundy" comes from the Latin word "mandatum," meaning command, order, or commission.

Abby & Brittany: Conjoined Twin Abby Hensel is Married!

They’re the most famous conjoined twins in the world, and now Abby Hensel, of the duo Abby and Brittany, is now married!